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San Francisco County property tax due dates 2026

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First secured installment: (statutory)

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Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.

Installment timeline

  1. First secured installment

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  2. Second secured installment

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  3. Assessment notice

    The annual Notice of Assessed Value is mailed at the end of July 2026.

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  4. Appeal

    July 2, 2026 through September 15, 2026

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Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.

How to pay

Payment methods

Electronic check, Credit card, Debit card

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Fees

E-check has no fee. Property-tax credit/debit card fee is 2.25%, minimum $2.

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Late payments and penalties

Delinquent after

December 10, 2026

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First secured installment: 10% after the December 10 cutoff; second: 10% plus applicable fees after its April cutoff. After June 30 tax default, an additional 1.5% per month plus a redemption fee applies.

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Assessment appeals

Appeal window

July 2, 2026 through September 15, 2026

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Where to file

Assessment Appeals Board, Clerk of the Board, City Hall Room 405, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Official appeal information

Official appeal information

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Exemptions

Homeowners' Exemption

Who may qualify

Qualifying owners whose home is their principal residence on January 1.

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Savings

One-time claim with the county assessor; first-time filing by February 15 for the full exemption.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Disabled Veterans' Exemption

Who may qualify

Qualifying veterans rated or compensated at 100% for service-connected disability, or qualifying unmarried surviving spouses; principal residence required.

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Savings

Initial full-benefit filing: by the following January 1 or 90 days after the eligibility event, whichever is later. The low-income exemption requires annual filing by February 15.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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County offices

Common questions

When is property tax due in San Francisco County?

First secured installment: November 1, 2026 (statutory). Second secured installment: February 1, 2027 (statutory).

Where can I pay San Francisco County property tax?

Use the official payment portal: https://sftreasurer.org/payments/property-tax-payment. Electronic check, Credit card, Debit card

What happens if my San Francisco County payment is late?

First secured installment: 10% after the December 10 cutoff; second: 10% plus applicable fees after its April cutoff. After June 30 tax default, an additional 1.5% per month plus a redemption fee applies.

Sources and verification

https://sftreasurer.org/property/secured-property-taxes
The secured property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is 1.18162182%.

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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2605 Rev. & Tax. Code November 1 Property owners First installment of real property taxes and all taxes on personal property on the secured roll are due and payable.

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https://sftreasurer.org/payments/property-tax-payment
Pay your taxes

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https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/ASR_Factsheet_AssessmentAppeal_English_2025.pdf
Office of the Assessor-Recorder

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https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/2025_ir_application_template_english.pdf
the annual Notice of Assessed Value which will be mailed at the end of July 2026.

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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/homeowners_exemption.htm
The California Constitution provides a $7,000 reduction in the taxable value for a qualifying owner-occupied home. The home must have been the principal place of residence of the owner on the lien date, January 1st.

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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm
The Disabled Veterans' Exemption reduces the property tax liability on the principal place of residence of qualified veterans who, due to a service-connected injury or disease, have been rated 100% disabled or are being compensated at the 100% rate due to unemployability. An unmarried surviving spouse of a qualified veteran may also claim the exemption.

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Plan your next step

Estimate a bill and check your assessment

Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.

Median home value
$1,394,500
Median annual taxes paid
$9,862
Estimated effective rate
0.71%

Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.

Example at $1,394,500: $9,862 per year, using the Census estimate.

Is my assessment too high?

At the default market value and bill, both equal the county medians. Being above a median does not establish overassessment. Assessed or taxable values may use a different basis and cannot be compared directly with Census market values.

Appeal timing and filing

Published appeal window: July 2, 2026 through September 15, 2026. This window has passed; check the official office for the current cycle.

How to file: Assessment Appeals Board, Clerk of the Board, City Hall Room 405, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102

State guidance: File the county's Assessment Appeal Application (BOE-305-AH) with the clerk of the board in the county where the property is located.

Official appeal information and filing instructions

Appeal sources and verification

No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.

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