Cannabis Equity Program

In the Spring of 2017, the City Council enacted an Equity Permit Program that addresses disparities in the cannabis industry by prioritizing the victims of the war on drugs, and minimizing barriers of entry into the industry.

SERVICES

Loan & Grant Opportunities New Technical Assistance Program Consultant: Oaksterdam University Legal Assistance Program Knox & Ross Law Group Shared Use Manufacturing Facilities Cannabis Permits Transfer of Equity Application/Permit

RESOURCES

Become an Equity Applicant or Incubator Apply for a Cannabis Permit Cannabis Ordinance 5.80 and 5.81 Maps for Permitted Zone for Cannabis Facilities and Police Beat Locator Cannabis Workshop - Building & Fire Procedures for Cannabis Facilities 7/26/19 Equity Stakeholder Meetings Equity Survey Results 4/17/21

2024 TAX WEBINAR

On, Thursday, February 29th, representatives from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and the City's Revenue Management Bureau held a webinar on local and state tax requirements and rebate opportunities.

Here is a link to the video - Passcode: YE0FXX&C

PowerPoint Presentations:

CDTFA

City of Oakland Business Tax Presentation

NEWS

Updates to Equity Grant Program Launch of Grant, Loan Modification, and Business Coaching Programs Community Economic Development Meeting, May 17, 2021

TOPICS

Permitted Cannabis Dispensaries Support City of Oakland Permitted Cannabis Equity Businesses Cannabis Business Tax Rebate Program

DOCUMENTS

The California Cannabis Equity Summit Non-Dispensary Cannabis Application Non Dispensary Cannabis Renewal Application Form Bureau of Cannabis Control #Weedwise Campaign Press Release Overview of Cannabis Permitting Process - Fire Prevention Bureau Cannabis Permit Procedures - Planning & Building - Building Bureau Equity Analysis and Proposed Medical Cannabis Amendments Recommendations for Equity Property Purchasing Program CED Agenda - November 14th

About

Cultivators, delivery-only dispensaries, distributors, testing laboratories, manufacturers and transporters may apply for cannabis permits. There is no limit on the number of permits that can be issued for those activities.

However, at least half of all permits must be issued to Equity applicants as described below.

  • Equity – Applicants who qualify for fee waivers plus technical and financial assistance based on income level and residential location or cannabis conviction.
  • General – All other applicants. A General applicant who incubates an Equity applicant by providing them with three years of free rent and security measures has priority over other General applicants.

OFFICE HOURS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESS: Monday - Fridays 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Office is closed from 12-1 pm)

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Email Address

Open Hours

Cannabis Office Hours

Monday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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