About the Office of the
San Francisco Assessor-Recorder
The San Francisco Assessor-Recorder’s
office plays a vital role in making sure the city is
generating revenues necessary to keep San Francisco city
government functioning smoothly. This office is responsible
for assessing both homes and large and complex properties.
Literally, billions of dollars are at stake. When the
Assessor-Recorder’s office works well, the entire
city government works better.
The Assessor-Recorder has the
following basic responsibilities:
- Locate all taxable property in the
County and identify the ownership.
- Establish a taxable value for all
property subject to property taxation.
- List the value of all property on
the assessment roll.
- Apply all legal exemptions.
- Maintain public records.
- Collect City revenues from the recording
of legal documents.
- Conduct fair and efficient assessments.
- Improve Customer Services and Technology.
- Ensure equality in all assessments.
The taxes we generate fund crucial city
services including police, fire, public schools, health,
neighborhood services, libraries and social programs.
In 2005, there are over 40,000 business accounts and
more than 190,000 assessable parcels, generating over
$1 billion in tax revenue. |
