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
- Transfer of Equity Application/Permit
Resources
- Equity Stakeholder Meetings
News
- Updates to Equity Grant Program
- Launch of Grant, Loan Modification, and Business Coaching Programs
- Community Economic Development Meeting, May 17, 2021
Topics
- Support City of Oakland Permitted Cannabis Equity Businesses
- Cannabis Business Tax Rebate Program
Documents
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.