The City Hall building will be closed to the general public on Fridays from June 6, 2025 through August 29, 2025. San Rafael Community Centers, Libraries, Al Boro Parking Services, and all Public Safety services will remain open and maintain normal Friday hours.

 
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Economic Development

San Rafael GO

Simplify City Processes, Amplify Business Potential.
Community Benefit District (CBiD) Formation Process 2024/2025 Site Selection and Data Tools Strategic Plans & Policies Planning and Building Permits Business Resource Contact List Starting a Business Business Licenses Green Business & Sustainability Restaurants Outdoor Dining and Streetaries Cannabis Program SeeClickFix
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Contact

Stacey Laumann
Economic Development Program Manager
(415) 485-3134
econdev@cityofsanrafael.org
1400 5th Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Welcome to San Rafael.

City of San Rafael’s Economic Development and Innovation Division is dedicated to supporting its businesses by fostering collaboration between businesses, community, and the City. Working together with our local partners, we strive to create and maintain a thriving economic environment for our businesses and residents.    

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Site Selection Assistance

Find the right location with connections to brokers and property owners, zoning information, and infrastructure requirements.

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Process Coordination/ Contact Us

Our economic development specialists will coordinate communication among city staff to increase your project’s certainty.

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Small Business Assistance

Have business questions? We can connect you to financial, workforce, and technical resources.

What is San Rafael Go?

San Rafael GO is a one-stop-shop for current and prospective businesses to get the resources they need to work in San Rafael. Our City offers an environment ripe for entrepreneurship, creativity, and technological advancement and we are here to support your business' success.

Our mission is to increase investments in San Rafael that contribute to the growth of the City’s economy, foster fiscal sustainability, expand job opportunities for all residents, and enhance the community’s quality of life.

San Rafael GO will help you navigate the process of setting up your business, help facilitate your growth and opportunities, and support your business as you develop and expand in San Rafael.

From major development permit entitlement to minor tenant improvements, we offer enhanced customer support with the goal of providing information so that you can make the best business decision. Use the tools below to get started and reach out to us if you have any questions.

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