Important dates for property owners
San Francisco is currently in the final phases of implementing a new property assessment tax system. This last stage includes a cutover period where our Office is unable to access the old system resulting in delays for updating assessments, changing mailing addresses and ownership information. When the new system is live Fall 2025, outstanding taxpayer requests will be prioritized and resolved as soon as possible. We understand that delays are challenging, thank you for your patience during this critical transition involving a major investment in the City's technological infrastructure.
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.
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. Joaquín Torres serves as your elected Assessor-Recorder.News from the Assessor-RecorderSearch for property
Search for Assessor Parcel Numbers, parcel history and maps using SF Planning's Property Information Map (SF PIM).
Record a document
Learn how to record a document with our Office, such as a deed, deed of trust, lien and more.
Get copies of recorded documents
You can buy official and certified copies of recorded documents. Previews are available for free.
File your business property statement
The last day to file your business personal property statement without penalty is May 7.
Services
Property value
Learn about real property assessments
Proposition 13, California's property assessment law that impacts property taxes.
Annual Notice of Assessed Value
Informational letter to notify you of your property’s assessed value (taxable) each year.
Important dates if you own property
Learn about deadlines to file an assessment appeal, pay property tax, and more.
Learn about new construction, remodel, and repair
We review DBI permits to determine if a project is assessable or excluded from reassessment.
Learn about change in ownership
All properties are required to be reassessed with a change in ownership, but certain exclusions may apply.
Learn about escape assessments
A correction to a property's assessed value.
Learn about supplemental assessments
Property reassessments upon changes in ownership or completion of new construction.
Learn about Possessory Interests (PI)
Private individuals' or entities' usage of government owned real estate is assessable and can be taxable.
Tenancy-in-common units
Tenancy-In-Common (TIC) is a form of ownership which allows a group of individuals to co-own a single parcel.
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
When the market value of your property is lower than the assessed value, single family residential property owners can request an informal review from January 2 to March 31 and all property owners can file for an assessment appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board from July 2 to September 15.
Get tax exemptions for your property
Homeowners, veterans, nonprofits, hospitals, schools, religious organizations may qualify for exemptions.
Get tax exclusions for your property
Some types of new construction and changes in ownership may qualify for exclusions including parent to child transfers, earthquake retrofits, ADA improvements and more.
Get property tax relief
Tax relief is available for damage from natural disasters, for disabled people and seniors looking to transfer their assessed value to a new home.
Proposition 19
Prop 19 makes changes to property tax benefits for families, seniors, severely disabled persons, and natural disaster victims.
Record a document
Recording a document
We record, secure and provide access to documents related to marriage, real property, and business.
Record your public marriage license
Marriage licenses issued by the City and County of San Francisco are recorded at our office.
Remove discriminatory racial covenants
Strike out unlawful discriminatory language from recorded documents.
Get copies of documents
Business owners and personal property info
File your business property statement
Business personal property is taxable property used in connection to a business and includes apartments, short-term rentals and vessels.
Learn about business personal property
Business personal property is a type of taxable property. It is generally property that is used in connection to a business.
Business personal property frequently asked questions
This page outlines the answers to frequently asked questions about business personal property.
New Business Owners
This page outlines general information about business personal property assessments that new businesses should know.
Vessels and their assessed value
Vessels and boats are considered personal property under State law and are subject to property taxation.
Transfer tax
Transfer tax
Transfer tax is imposed on the transfer of land or real property from one person (or entity) to another.
Learn about transfer tax
How the tax is calculated, what transfers are exempt, and the required forms.
Apply for transfer tax exemption for rent-restricted affordable housing
Certain property transfers may qualify for a reduction in transfer taxes, including properties that provide and maintain certain rent-restricted affordable housing.
Get help
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 19Resources
Tips for property owners
Data and reports
Office of the Assessor-Recorder Annual Reports
Learn about our work, priorities, and achievements for the year.
Property assessment data
Data sets from fiscal year 2007 to 2023.
Office of the Assessor-Recorder General Disclosures
Find documents related to Ethics laws from the Office of the Assessor-Recorder
About
The Office of Assessor-Recorder has many responsibilities, some of which include:
- Locate all taxable property in the county
- Establish a taxable value for all property subject to property taxation
- List the value of all property on the assessment roll
- Apply all legal exemptions
- Maintain public records
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Contact information
Address
Office of the Assessor-RecorderCity Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett, Room 190
San Francisco, CA 94102
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
Assessor-Recorder’s Main Office
assessor@sfgov.org