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Commission backs extension of 'First Year Free' fee-waiver program through June 2026
Summary
The commission supported Board of Supervisors file 250259 to extend the First Year Free program that waives first-year permit and registration fees for qualifying small businesses through June 30, 2026; staff reported nearly 9,500 enrollments and about $5 million in waived fees to date.
The Small Business Commission voted March 24 to support a Board of Supervisors ordinance to extend the First Year Free program through June 30, 2026, a program that waives initial business-registration, license and certain permit fees for qualifying small businesses.
Director Tang said First Year Free began in November 2021 and that nearly 9,500 businesses have enrolled, with roughly $5 million in…
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