Property tax appeal guides for San Francisco homeowners — deadlines, evidence, and the assessment appeals process.
How to Appeal Your San Francisco Property Taxes: Step-by-Step
Danielle Cui · February 4, 2026
A step-by-step guide to appealing an over-assessed San Francisco property tax bill — eligibility, evidence, the filing deadline, the hearing, and how much you can save.
The Evidence You Need to Win an SF Property Tax Appeal
Danielle Cui · January 21, 2026
Comparable sales are the heart of a San Francisco property tax appeal. Here's how to choose comps that the Assessment Appeals Board will respect — by location, type, size, age, condition, views, and floor.
San Francisco Property Tax Appeal Deadline & Timeline
Danielle Cui · January 8, 2026
When to file a San Francisco property tax appeal, the full timeline from assessment notice to hearing, what happens if you miss the window, and how to request a postponement.
What to Expect at an SF Assessment Appeals Board Hearing
Danielle Cui · December 18, 2025
A San Francisco homeowner's first-hand walkthrough of the Assessment Appeals Board hearing — how it works, how to present your comps, what to say (and what backfires), and what happens if you disagree.
Why SF Property Taxes Stay High When Values Drop (Prop 13 & Prop 8)
Danielle Cui · December 3, 2025
When San Francisco home values fall, property tax bills often don't. Here's how Proposition 13 and Proposition 8 work, why assessments don't auto-adjust downward, and what to do about it.