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Following this, the Assessment Appeals Board will schedule a date and time for your hearing.

In terms of the rate at which we are seeing appeals filed, the pre-pandemic five-year average (fiscal years 2015-2019) for new appeals filed is 1,738. We saw a marked increase in the number of appeals filed beginning in Fiscal Year 2020-2021, with 2,399 appeals filed. So far, for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, there have been over 2,550 appeals filed.

To effectively respond to the increase in appeals and fulfill our public duty efficiently and equitably, our office is prepared to shift significant resources toward this matter.

Additionally, to help manage this workload, we are proactively working with the Assessment Appeals Board to pilot new approaches to process appeals more effectively while maintaining all necessary independence between our two organizations. This will not only help us get through this peak in cases, but it will also help ensure that future peaks have less of an impact.

Property Tax Relief: Severe Weather

These recent storms are unlike anything our city has seen in decades and have caused significant hardship for many property owners. Given the impacts of this severe weather, San Franciscans should be aware they may qualify for property tax relief. The benefits of this relief will depend on the extent of the damage to your property and its effect on your current assessed valuation. Your current property taxes may be reduced for that portion of the property that has been damaged. The relief will go toward the first of the month in which the damage occurred through the time until the property is repaired.

Our staff can help you through the process from start to end. To qualify, damage to the property must be $10,000 or more, and a disaster relief form must be

How To Request An Assessment Review

Online submissions are preferable (sfassessor.org > Forms & Notices), but alternately you may send your request to San Francisco AssessorRecorder’s Office, Attn: Informal Review, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, City Hall, Room 190, San Francisco, CA 94102. You can also fax 415-554-7915 or email InformalReviewRP@sfgov.org. Be sure to keep a copy for your records.

HOW TO REQUEST SEVERE-WEATHER

TAX RELIEF

Submit an online form (sfassessor. org > Tax Savings > Disaster Relief) filed with the Assessor-Recorder within one year from the date of loss. For more information and how to apply, visit sfassessor.org. (For detailed instructions on how to apply for relief, turn to the sidebar on page 55).

If you need assistance, call the Office of the Assessor-Recorder at 415-554-5596.

Lastly, please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss. I look forward to serving you.

Zacks, Freedman & Patterson, PC – one of the Bay Area’s leading real estate law firms – is proud to announce the addition of three new attorneys to our team.

Laura Strazzo brings broad insight into California real estate law. Her practice covers a range of real estate matters including land use, nondisclosure and boundary-line disputes, construction defects, landlord-tenant, and compliance issues. Laura also has experience in energy and environmental law.

Brian O’Neill brings extensive experience in land use and environmental law. Prior to joining the firm, Brian worked at the California Coastal Commission on permit appeals for a wide range of projects, including subdivisions, commercial and residential development, affordable housing, and infrastructure. He regularly appears before planning commissions, city councils, and other government agencies.

Robert Little’s practice focuses on real estate litigation, including challenges to local ordinances and administrative decisions, landlord/tenant disputes, property rights, and land use. Robert received a J.D. and M.B.A. dual degree from the University of Wyoming, where he focused on environmental and business law.