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        • Transfer of Property Tax Base for Severely and Permanently Disabled Owners
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        File Your Business Personal Property Statement 571-L Today!

        Filing Form 571-L is how businesses report their taxable property.

        The e-file portal is now open!

        Go to our e-File site!

        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.

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

        News

        Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu Develops a New Form To Help Short-Term Rentals File Their Annual Business Statements
        Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu Strengthens Transfer Tax Code Through Certification Of Prop W
        Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu & Treasurer José Cisneros Announce Streamlined New Business Registration Process In San Francisco

        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