How to pay San Francisco County, CA property tax
✓ Verified — Last verified October 24, 2026
Payment details from the official sources for San Francisco County. Check the tax year and parcel on your bill before submitting a payment.
Pay on the official siteNot tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.
Payment methods and fees
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Published installment dates
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Tax year 2026. Dates retain the year published by the source.
Official offices
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San Francisco Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector
Sources for these instructions
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https://sftreasurer.org/payments/property-tax-payment
Electronic Check (eCheck) Credit Card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa) Debit (NYCE, Pulse, STAR)
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https://sftreasurer.org/payments/property-tax-payment
Electronic Check (eCheck) No Fee No Fee Credit Card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa) 2.25% with $2.00 minimum 2.50% with $2.00 minimum Debit (NYCE, Pulse, STAR) 2.25% with $2.00 minimum 2.50% with $2.00 minimum
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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://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code December 10 Property owners First installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m. or close of business day, whichever is later.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
If the specified date falls on Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the action may be done on the next business day. (Government Code §§ 6706, 6707)
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§ 2606 Rev. & Tax. Code February 1 Property owners Second installment real property taxes due and payable.
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https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/calendar.htm
§§ 2617 and 2704 Rev. & Tax. Code December 10 Property owners First installment of taxes on the secured roll, if unpaid, is delinquent at 5:00 p.m. or close of business day, whichever is later.
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https://sftreasurer.org/property/secured-property-taxes
December 10th (First Installment) 10% April 10th (Second Installment) 10% plus applicable fees June 30th (property becomes tax-defaulted) Additional 1.5% per month plus redemption fee
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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://sftreasurer.org/property/secured-property-taxes
The secured property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is 1.18162182%.
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https://sftreasurer.org/payments/property-tax-payment
The Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector
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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://media.api.sf.gov/documents/ASR_Factsheet_AssessmentAppeal_English_2025.pdf
www.sf.gov/ASR
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https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/ASR_Factsheet_AssessmentAppeal_English_2025.pdf
(628) 652-8100
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Common questions
Where can I pay San Francisco County property tax?
Official payment portal: https://sftreasurer.org/payments/property-tax-payment. Electronic check, Credit card, Debit card
Updated , from cited verification dates. Individual sources may have earlier checks.