Port Services and Business Opportunities

Permits and Licenses

The Port issues permits and licenses for: 

  • Construction within the Port’s jurisdiction 
  • Encroachment on sidewalks or streets within the Port’s jurisdiction 
  • Hosting public or private events on Port parks or piers 
  • Street performers licenses in Fisherman’s Wharf 
  • Mobile vending permits  
  • Public art installations  

Film productions requesting to close Port streets or sidewalks must have a permit from the SF Film Commission

Other City-issued permits are available at sf.gov/permits

Port Permits and Licences

Pier 1
Permit Services
Portola Fest
Hosting Events at the Port
People shopping at a street vendor's table at Fisherman's Wharf
Port Mobile Vending Program
The bow and arrow shape of Cupid's Span
Public Art Program
Juggler at Pier 43
Street Performer Program

Business Services

Construction activity at the Ferry Terminals
Contract Opportunities
Pier 38
Leasing Port Properties
Open House
Small Business Support