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        2. Tax Savings
        3. Exemptions

        Exemptions

        Real property or personal property exemptions/exclusions come in many forms, but one thing they all have in common is they either reduce or entirely eliminate your obligation to pay real and/or personal property taxes.

        • Homeowners’ Exemption

          If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you may be eligible for an exemption of up to $7,000 off the property’s assessed value, resulting in a property tax savings of approximately $70 to $80 annually.
        • Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption

          Any property that is owned by and is the principal place of residence of a veteran is eligible for exemption from part or full value of the property.
        • Church Exemption

          Churches exclusively conducting religious worship are eligible for an exemption on buildings, land on which the church is situated including parking lots and equipment, whether owned or leased, as of lien date (January 1st).
        • Non-Profit Exemption

          The welfare exemption is only available for real and personal property owned and used exclusively by non-profit organizations formed for religious, scientific, hospital or charitable purposes.
        • Fishing Exemption

          If you own a Commercial Fishing Boat, you may be eligible for a reduced assessment.
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        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 415-554-5596 during normal business hours. After business hours, please call 3-1-1.

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        See Also

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