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        • Transfer of Property Tax Base for Severely and Permanently Disabled Owners
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        Family Wealth Forum: Understand How Prop. 19 May Impact You

        In 2020, California voters passed Proposition 19 , which makes changes to property tax benefits for families, seniors, severely disabled persons, and victims of natural disaster.  In response, our Office has created a one-stop webpage to help you understand and prepare for the upcoming changes.

         

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        We Continue to Serve During COVID-19

        Our physical offices are currently closed but all core services of the Assessor’s Office remains available to the public. We are committed to serve during the pandemic. Our Office continues to receive and process your requests submitted electronically, by mail or through our drop box outside of City Hall. 

         

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        SF COVID Recovery Response

        Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Assessor Carmen Chu has served as the Co-Chair of the San Francisco's Ecnomic Recovery Task Force, leading the City through the recovery to sustain and revive local businesses and employment, mitigate the economic hardships affecting the most vulnerable communities, and build a resilient and equitable future. On October 8, 2020, the Task Force released the Final Report with 41 recommendations. 

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        About Proposition 19(2020)
        Homeowners' Exemption
        Property Search
        Supplemental Tax Calculator
        Address Change
        Marriage Certificate

        News

        Assessor Chu To Answer Questions on Proposition 19 (2020)
        Assessor Chu's Statement on the Announcement of $62 Million Relief Plan for Small Businesses (ERTF)
        Assessor Chu Launches Prop 19 Webpage and Outreach Efforts

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        Important Dates

        • Feb 15

          Deadline to file all exemption claims

        • Mar 31

          Last day to apply for Informal Review

        • Apr 1

          Due date to file Form 571-L Business Personal Property Statement

        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.

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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 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