Important dates for property owners

  • February 15: Deadline to file for exemptions
  • March 31: Deadline to file for informal review
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AGENCY

Assessor-Recorder

Our mission is to fairly and accurately identify and assess all taxable property in San Francisco and record, secure and provide access to property, marriage and other records.

We are here to serve

Together, we work to ensure the financial stability of San Francisco. We seek to advance our values of fairness, care, equity, and excellence in service to our diverse constituents and communities.Learn more about Joaquín

Public Budget Meeting

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder invites San Francisco residents to share input on the 2025-2027 fiscal year budget at a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres welcomes public comments.

This event will also feature a presentation on Proposition 13 and other property assessment basics, as well as connections to financial literacy resources.

UPCOMING CALENDAR

Event
Public Budget Meeting

Services

Property value

Property tax savings

File an appeal to contest your property value
See a step-by-step process for taxpayers to file an application with the Assessment Appeals Board.
Apply for a decline-in-value
Request an informal review from January to 2 to March 31 or file an appeal when the market value of your property is lower than the assessed value
Learn about tax savings: decline-in-value
Occurs when market value falls below your assessed value
Get tax exemptions for your property
You may be qualified for tax exemptions if you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence
Get tax exclusions for your property
You may qualify for tax exclusions under some conditions if you are a property owner.
Get tax relief for your property
You may be qualified for tax relief under some conditions if you are a property owner.
File for the homeowners' exemption
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you may be eligible for property tax savings of approximately $80.00 each year.
File for the homeowners' exemption
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you may be eligible for property tax savings of approximately $80.00 each year.
Proposition 19
Prop 19 makes changes to property tax benefits for families, seniors, severely disabled persons, and natural disaster victims.
Apply for nonprofit exemption
Requirements for nonprofits and charitable organizations
Learn about property tax postponement
Homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or have a disability may defer property taxes
Apply for tax relief for property damaged by a disaster
If your property is damaged as a result of a disaster such as accident, fire, earthquake or flood, you may be eligible for property tax relief.
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Changes to property tax benefits in Proposition 19

Proposition 19 made changes to property tax benefits for families, seniors, severely disabled persons, and victims of natural disaster in California.Learn more about Prop 19

Assessor Recorder

Joaquín TorresElected Assessor-Recorder

Contact information

Address

Office of the Assessor-RecorderCity Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett, Room 190
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions

Our regular office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 PM. Our in-person document recording hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

Phone

Main office628-652-8100
After business hours, please call 311.

Email

Assessor-Recorder’s Main Office

assessor@sfgov.org

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Request public records

Submit requests for the Assessor-Recorder.