SERVICE
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.
What to know
What to do
Request a partial transfer tax exemption for transfers of rent-restricted affordable housing
- Transfer Tax Affidavit (complete Section 5); and
- Certification from the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) that the deed, instrument, or writing effects a transfer of qualified Rent-Restricted Affordable Housing per Section 1108.6 of Article 12-C of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code.
- The certification must also include the Recorded Restrictions as an exhibit.
- For more information, contact MOHCD at sfhousinginfo@sfgov.org.
Get help
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
Office of the Assessor-Recorder628-652-8100
What to know
What to do
Request a partial transfer tax exemption for transfers of rent-restricted affordable housing
- Transfer Tax Affidavit (complete Section 5); and
- Certification from the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) that the deed, instrument, or writing effects a transfer of qualified Rent-Restricted Affordable Housing per Section 1108.6 of Article 12-C of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code.
- The certification must also include the Recorded Restrictions as an exhibit.
- For more information, contact MOHCD at sfhousinginfo@sfgov.org.
Get help
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
Office of the Assessor-Recorder628-652-8100