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City and County of San Francisco
Ethics Commission

25 Van Ness Avenue, STE 220
San Francisco, CA 94102-6053
ethics.commission@sfgov.org
415-252-3100 | sfethics.org
HomeGuidancePermit Consultants

Permit Consultants

A permit consultant is an individual who receives or is promised compensation to provide permit consulting services on a “major project” or a “minor project,” including any employee who receives compensation for time spent on permit consulting services. Permit Consultants must register and file quarterly disclosure reports with the Ethics Commission.

Qualification Requirements »

Learn who files as a Permit Consultant

Register »

Register as a Permit Consultant

File Disclosures »

Learn about reporting requirements and submit the Quarterly Report Form online

Frequently Asked Questions »

Get answers about registration, quarterly disclosures, termination, and lobbying

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Laws

The City’s laws regarding permit consultants can be found in the Campaign and Gov’t Conduct Code.

The Ethics Commission has also promulgated regulations implementing the permit consultant laws and a Code of Conduct.

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San Francisco Ethics Commission

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25 Van Ness Ave, STE 220
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 415-252-3100
Fax: 415-252-3112
Email: ethics.commission@sfgov.org
X (Formerly Twitter): @sfethics

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