California note
San Francisco property tax splits assessor records from payment
San Francisco property tax questions usually split between the Assessor-Recorder for value and property records, and the Treasurer & Tax Collector for bills and payments.
San Francisco is both a city and a county, so property tax can feel like one big City Hall errand. It is simpler if you split the record from the payment.
The Assessor-Recorder side handles the property record. That means assessed value, taxable property records, recorded documents, and related property information.
The Treasurer & Tax Collector side handles the money side. That means viewing a property tax bill, making a payment, checking payment history, and finding payment instructions.
This split helps after a home purchase, name change, mailing-address update, refinance, remodel, or bill question. The same property may touch both offices, but not for the same reason.
Start with the thing you are trying to fix. If it is the value or record, begin with the Assessor-Recorder. If it is the bill or payment, begin with the Treasurer & Tax Collector.
Where to see it
SF.gov Assessor-Recorder page and Treasurer & Tax Collector property tax payment page.
Official sources
Official pages
Reviewed July 3, 2026
Current rules, forms, fees, deadlines, maps, and office instructions.
Rules, forms, fees, deadlines, and office procedures can change. Check the current page before you file, pay, or rely on a date.
Connected places
Open the local directory
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