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Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Shares Progress Made on Assessment Backlog & Notifies Taxpayers

Assessor’s Office maintained high pace on assessment appeals while regaining ground on regular assessments – resolving 7,600 assessment appeals – 5x pre-pandemic norms - and clearing 13,000 assessable events from the backlog.

City Attorney files lawsuit to stop Sea Cliff real estate fraud scheme

Defendants are attempting to steal a multi-million dollar home through a series of forged and fraudulent deed

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres to host free financial empowerment event

Over 400 San Franciscans have registered to attend with spots still available

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Releases 2026-2027 Assessment Roll

First assessment roll closed in the City’s new property assessment system, SMART. San Francisco’s assessment roll grew by 2.14% or $7.57 billion, reaching over $360 billion.

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Shares Data on Foreclosure Exemption Claims

In the last three fiscal years, income-producing and investment-oriented property transactions that would have generated more than $450 million in taxes have been claimed as exempt, far exceeding the approximately $50 million in claims for like transactions during the preceding 15 years combined.

Mayor Lurie, First Lady Prowda Invite San Franciscans To Sign Up For Citywide Day Of Service

One City Day Service Projects Across All 11 Supervisorial Districts Invite Neighbors Across City to Connect, Serve Their Communities; Continues Mayor Lurie and First Lady Prowda’s Work to Bring Service, Accountability, Change to City Hall

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Reminds Homeowners to Review Property Values Ahead of March 31 Deadline

Free Informal Review helps homeowners ensure they are not overpaying property taxes. Process is separate from filing a formal assessment appeal. Available to single-family dwellings, condominiums, townhouses, live-work lofts, and cooperative units.

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Launches New Online Portal for Property Owners

New SMART system allows residents to submit forms, access records, and manage property services online. Major milestone builds on multiple initiatives to modernize and improve customer service.

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Reminds Taxpayers of Assessment Appeals Deadline

Monday, September 15, 2025, will mark the last day of the Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) filing period to submit your formal appeal of your 2025-2026 assessment.

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Presents 2025-2026 Assessment Roll

The City and County of San Francisco’s total local property assessment roll has grown to approximately $353.6 billion for 2025-2026.