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City & County of San Francisco Office of the Assessor-Recorder

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      • Property Search Tool
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      • About Business Property Assessments
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      • 571-L Business Property Statement E-File
      • 571-R Business Apartment Statement
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    • Tax Savings
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        • Homeowners’ Exemption
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        • Fishing Exemption
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        • Market Value Decline/Property Tax Relief
        • Transfer of Assessment to a Replacement Property By Senior Citizens
        • Transfer of Property Tax Base for Severely and Permanently Disabled Owners
        • Disaster Relief
        • Disabled Property Tax Assistance
        • Exclusions
        • Builder’s Exclusion
        • Exclusion of New Construction for Disabled Owner
        • Inter-Spousal Exclusion
        • Joint Tenancy Exclusion
        • Reappraisal Exclusion from Grandparent to Grandchild
        • Registered Domestic Partners Exclusion
        • Earthquake Retrofit
        • Solar
        • Reappraisal Exclusion Between Parent to Child
      • Forms & Notices
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          • Marriage Certificate Request
          • Homeowners’ Exemption Claim Form
          • Informal Review Request (online)
          • Title Deed Request
          • Claim for Reassessment Exclusion for Transfer Between Parent and Child
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        Property Tax Growth Helps SF Recognize $415M in Funding

        As the property tax roll has grown by 22% in the last two years, the revenue has increased funding to a level that exceeds the City’s funding obligation, and as a result $415 million in property tax contributions will be returned to the City.

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        Check Out our Property Tax Video Series!

        Good news! Assessor Carmen Chu created a series of informational videos to help you understand the basics of property taxation and tax saving programs.

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        Family Wealth Forum – May 2020

         

        We understand your home can be your biggest asset in life. Check out registration information, event highlights, workshop videos our Family Wealth Forum page!

         

        You can also find out more on homeownership opportunities, retirement planning and ways to pass on property to your loved ones on this page.

        Pre-register today for the Family Wealth Forum in May!

        San Francisco Assessor's Office Historic Photos

        See San Francisco's past through an initiative of the San Francisco Assessor's Office and the San Francisco Public Library. View photos of residential and commercial properties from our City's past. Check it out here!

        Learn More!

        Click here for more information

        Notice of Assessed Value
        Homeowners' Exemption
        Property Search
        Address Change
        Marriage Certificate

        News

        Marketplace Interview with Assessor Chu on Government Technology
        San Francisco Chronicle Coverage on Prop. 13 Reform
        San Francisco Chronicle Coverage on the City's 2019 PropertyTax Roll Increase

        More News

        Important Dates

        • Feb 15

          Deadline to file all exemption claims

        • Mar 31

          Last day to apply for Informal Review

        • Apr 1

          Due date to file Form 571-L Business Personal Property Statement

        More Important Dates

        About Us

        The mission of our office is to work together to build a better San Francisco through superior customer service, fair property taxation and the preservation of public records. We value doing our work with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. 

        Our core responsibilities include locating all taxable property in the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), identifying ownership, establishing a taxable value, and applying all legal exemptions.

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        Main Office

        1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
        City Hall, Room 190
        San Francisco, CA 94102-4698

        Main Office Hours:
        Mon - Fri 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
        Recorder Office Hours (Main Office):
        Mon - Fri 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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        Business Personal Property Division

        Contact Us

        For general information or to give us your feedback please call 3-1-1.

        Contact 3-1-1

        See Also

        • Treasurer & Tax Collector
        • County Clerk
        • Department of Building Inspection
        • Planning Department
        • Assessment Appeals Board
        • State Board of Equalization