SERVICE

Get a permit to run a pet hospital, dog kennel, or animal boarding facility

Get a permit to run a pet hospital, dog kennel, or animal boarding facility.

What to know

Cost

$95

Required for a hearing regarding potential permit protests.

You need a health permit:

  • To open or operate a pet hotel, boarding facility or kennel

     

What to do

1. Apply for a health permit

Start your application for a health permit

Required:

  • If you are opening a new pet hotel, boarding facility or kennel
  • If you are taking ownership of a pet hotel, boarding facility or kennel

2. Complete zoning referral form

Complete zoning referral

Required:

  • If you are operating a newly constructed pet hotel, boarding facility or kennel

3. Complete Fire Marshal form

Complete Fire Marshal form

Required:

  • If you are operating a newly constructed a new pet hotel, boarding facility or kennel

Supporting information

Legal Requirement

See Legal Requirement.

Get help

Address
Environmental Health Branch49 S Van Ness, Ste 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions
Phone
415-252-3800
Email