California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency

The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) oversees Departments, Boards, and Commissions whose mission is to:

Protect consumers by licensing and regulating California professionals and businesses;
Preserve, expand and fund safe and affordable housing opportunities;
Investigate and research earthquake-related issues to advise on ways to reduce earthquake risk and;
Protect the civil rights of all Californians from acts of hate violence and unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.

Leadership

Edmund G.
Brown Jr.
Governor
State of California

Alexis Podesta
Secretary
Business, Consumer
Services and Housing Agency

Cannabis Regulations

Verify a License

Report Workplace Harassment

Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council

Cannabis Regulations

The Bureau of Cannabis Control has been designated as the lead agency in regulating the cannabis industry in California and is responsible for establishing statewide standards that protect consumers, the environment and public safety.

FAQs Location

Telephone: (800) 952-5210
Email: bcc@dca.ca.gov

Report Workplace Harassment

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing provides multiple resources for anyone needing more information on California’s laws protecting individuals from sexual harassment. Employees or job applicants who believe that they have been harassed or retaliated against may file a complaint of discrimination with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing within one year of the last act of harassment or retaliation.

Brochures Sexual Harassment Brochure How to File: Complaint process

California Attorney General: (800) 952-5225

Verify a License

Look up a company or individual who has a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Verify a License BreEZe Location

Telephone: (800) 952-5210
Email: dca@dca.ca.gov

Look up a license with other BCSH licensing entities:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Department of Business Oversight Department of Housing and Community Development California Horse Racing Board

Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council

The Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council oversees the implementation of Housing First guidelines and regulations, and identify resources, benefits, and services to prevent and end homelessness in California.

About Programs

Departments, Boards, and Commission

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IF A 7.0 EARTHQUAKE HIT, WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?

HayWired is a California regional and statewide earthquake preparedness initiative that aims to shift behavior change about earthquakes and ensure all affected are prepared to Outsmart Disaster

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Global Climate Action Summit

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that the State of California will convene the world’s climate leaders in San Francisco, California in September 2018 for the Global Climate Action Summit.

Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities Program

The Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program funds land-use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduce
greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions.

Transformative Climate Communities Program

The State of California is proposing to invest $140 million of cap and trade money next year in
three communities – likely $70 million in Fresno, $35 million in Los Angeles,
and $35 million in a third location.

Career Opportunities

Recent Job Postings

State Wide Campaigns

Alerts

Resources

Contact

Email: Info@bcsh.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 653-4090
Fax: (916) 653-3815
Address: 915 Capitol Mall, Suite 350-A, Sacramento, CA 95814