aying transfer, supplemental and property taxes is a reality which proper preparation may help mitigate angst. Among other calculations to consider when determing updating, obtaining or transferring real estate is the property tax implication.
San Francisco Transfer Tax
The Transfer Tax Rate for the City and County of San Francisco payable on transfer of Real Property is calculated thusly:
  • More than $1000 but less than or equal to $250,000 = $250 for each $500 or portion there of.
  • More than $250,000 but less than $1,000,000 = $3.40 for each $500 or portion there of.
  • More than $1,000,000 = $3.75 for each $500 or portion there of.
San Francisco Property Tax
The current tax rate is 1.14 percent per Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector. The First Installment of Secured Property Tax is due December 10*. The Second Installment of Secured Property Tax is due April 10*. The beginning of the Property Tax Year is July 1 and ends June 30.

*If December 10 or April 10 falls on a weekend or holiday, taxes are not delinquent until 5PM the NEXT business day.
San Francisco Supplemental Property Tax
After a change in ownership or when new construction is completed, the Office of theAssessor/Recorder must determine a new base year value for the property. The new value is determined usually by ht current market vbalue of the property. Once the new value is determined, the Office of the Assessor/Recorder will send you notification of the new assessed amount. The supplemental tax bill calculates the tax due on the supplemental assessement. Supplemental Property Tax Guidelines outlined in more detail can be found here.
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