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

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  • Property Information
      • Homeowners
      • Real Property Assessments
      • Change of Mailing Address, English version (online)
      • Contest Your Assessed Value
      • Notice of Assessed Value
      • Transferring Assessed Value
      • New Construction, Remodeling, Repair
      • Property Search Tool
      • Homeowners’ Exemption
      • Change in Ownership
      • Business Owners
      • About Business Property Assessments
      • Business Property Statement Filing
      • 571-L Business Property Statement E-File
      • 571-R Business Apartment Statement
      • New Business Owners
      • Churches
      • Disabled
      • New Homeowners
      • Seniors
      • Vessels
      • Veterans
      • Non-Profits
  • Recorder Information
      • Recording a Document
      • How to Record a Document
      • Recording Requirements
      • Transfer Tax
      • Recording Fees
      • Obtain Copies of Recorded Documents
      • Records Search
      • Title Deed
      • Marriage Certificate
    • Tax Savings
        • Exemptions
        • Homeowners’ Exemption
        • Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
        • Church Exemption
        • Non-Profit Exemption
        • Fishing Exemption
        • Tax Relief
        • 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
          • Forms
          • 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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          • Notices
          • Assessor-Recorder General FAQ
          • Direct Bill Notice
          • Low Value Exemption Notice
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        • About Us
            • Assessor-Recorder’s Biography
            • Our Mission
            • News
            • Annual Reports
            • Fact Sheets
            • Property Data
            • Office & Contact Information

        Check Out Our Community Fact Sheets Today!

        Learn more on property taxation and tax saving opportunities.

        Available in Chinese, Spanish, Filipino and other languages.

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        About Our Office

        Find out more about the office and tax relief programs available for property owners!

        Check out our "How to Apply for Homeowner's Exemption" video

        Record Your Marriage Certificates Today!

        Find out more information about recording your marriage license and obtaining a copy.

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        Business Personal Property
        Form 571-L-R-STR Manual
        Property Search
        Address Change
        Marriage Certificate

        News

        Assessor Chu Identifies $34 Million in Underreported Transfer Tax
        Assessor Chu Pushes Transfer Tax Accountability Through Audit Program
        Assessor's Office Sets Record For Historic Transfer Tax Revenue Collections

        More News

        Important Dates

        • Jul 2

          First day to file a formal assessment appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board

        • Aug 31

          Deadline to pay business property tax bill to the Tax Collector's Office

        • Sep 15

          Deadline to file a formal assessment appeal witht the Assessment Appeals Board

        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.

        Learn more

        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