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SF.gov is the official website of the City and County of San Francisco. It is a central hub for city services, government information, and elected officials, covering topics such as jobs, housing, business, permitting, and voting. You would use it when you need to interact with San Francisco city government — whether that means finding a service, looking up an elected official, or checking on a meeting or event.
What You Can Find on SF.gov
The homepage organizes content into a few main areas:
Services
The site groups common city services into categories:
- Permitting — Help keep buildings safe and neighborhoods liveable.
- Business — Starting, owning, and closing a business.
- Housing — Rent affordable housing, buy a home with City help, and find Rent Board resources for tenants and landlords.
- Government — Get information on voting, volunteering, public records, and contacting elected officials.
Quick links on the homepage also point to:
- Search for jobs
- Marriage and partnerships
- Visit City Hall
- Information for City staff
- Find a meeting or event
Elected Officials
SF.gov lists current San Francisco elected officials, including:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Daniel Lurie (46th Mayor) |
| President of the Board | Rafael Mandelman |
| Supervisor, District 1 | Connie Chan |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Stephen Sherrill |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Danny Sauter |
| Supervisor, District 4 | Alan Wong |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Bilal Mahmood |
| Supervisor, District 6 | Matt Dorsey |
| Supervisor, District 7 | Myrna Melgar |
| Supervisor, District 9 | Jackie Fielder |
| Supervisor, District 10 | Shamann Walton |
| Supervisor, District 11 | Chyanne Chen |
| Public Defender | Manohar Raju |
| District Attorney | Brooke Jenkins |
| Sheriff | Paul Miyamoto |
| Treasurer | José Cisneros |
| Assessor-Recorder | Joaquín Torres |
| City Attorney | David Chiu |
The Board of Supervisors meets regularly to establish policy and adopt legislation to meet constituents' needs.
City News and Events
The homepage also highlights current citywide events. For example, it features San Francisco Fleet Week events happening Oct 4 to 12, with a link to find out more.
When to Use SF.gov
Use SF.gov when you need to:
- Apply for or learn about a city permit
- Start, own, or close a business in San Francisco
- Find affordable housing or Rent Board resources
- Register to vote, volunteer, or request public records
- Contact an elected official or find out who represents you
- Search for city jobs
- Find a public meeting or event
- Plan a visit to City Hall
How to Navigate It
- Start at the homepage — it surfaces the most common service categories and quick links.
- Pick a category — Services, Business, Housing, Government, or Permitting.
- Use the quick links — for jobs, marriage and partnerships, City Hall visits, staff information, and meetings or events.
- Check the officials section — if you need to contact or identify an elected representative.
SF.gov is a directory and service portal rather than a single-purpose tool, so the right entry point depends on what you are trying to do.