Economic Development staff are dedicated to helping your business do well in San Rafael. They can assist with site selection and navigation of the permitting process.
- Starting or Expanding a Business in San Rafael
- Maps
- Available Properties & Site Selection Assistance
- Business Links & Resource
- Downtown Business Improvement District
- San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
- Contact Economic Development Staff
| Starting or Expanding a Business in San Rafael |
San Rafael is a great place to start, develop, or relocate a business. We realize that opening a new business or expanding an existing business can be challenging and confusing at times, considering all the regulatory processes. We also understand how important it is that a business be up and running as quickly as possible. It is our hope that these tools and resources can help you throughout the regulatory process and that our assistance can help you through as quickly and painlessly as possible. To help ease the burden, we have developed Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions for starting or expanding a business in San Rafael.
- Guidelines for Starting or Expanding a Business
- FAQ's for Starting or Expanding a Business
- Licenses & Permits
- Planning Brochures & Handouts
- Codes & Ordinances
| Maps |
- Downtown Amenities Map
- Land Use Map
- Downtown Parking Requirements Map
- Downtown Parking Lots & Garages
- Redevelopment Project Area Map
- Zoning Maps for Businesses
| Available Properties & Site Selection Assistance |
The location of a business can often be the key to its success. Economic Development staff are eager to help you find the space your business needs to locate or expand. It’s important to check with City staff to determine whether you are allowed to conduct business in the location you have selected. City staff will be able to tell you whether your type of business will be permitted there. Commercial real estate brokers are familiar with properties available for sale or lease, and are a great resource for businesses looking to locate or relocate in San Rafael. For a partial list of San Rafael's commercial real estate brokers, click here.
Major Commercial Sites Available:
| 619 Francisco Blvd. East | 2 Shoreline Parkway |
| Parcel 6 Shoreline Parkway (EIR) | |
| 1801 Fourth Street |
Commercial Real Estate Resources:
(Note: the City of San Rafael does not warrant the accuracy of any listings or other information on these links.)
| Rofo | Cityfeet |
| Loopnet | Craigslist |
| Commercial Brokers in San Rafael |
For information on property characteristics, assessed values and zoning, check out Propertyshark.