Treasurer & Tax Collector
City and County of San Francisco

City Hall Office Hours

The Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in room 140. Walk-ins for assistance accepted until 4 p.m. Payments at the cashier window accepted until 5 p.m. 

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Tax Deadlines

Dec10

Property Tax - First Installment Due

Feb28

Commercial Vacancy Tax Return and Payment Due

Feb28

Annual Business Tax (ABT) Returns and Payment Due

News & Updates

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Statement by Treasurer José Cisneros on the passage of Proposition M

San Francisco voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition M, a comprehensive restructuring of San Francisco’s business tax system. Many of the changes in Proposition M are simple, but impactful: cutting the number of tax categories in half, exempting thousands of small businesses from Gross Receipts Taxes, and streamlining our filing deadlines. My office is well-prepared to quickly implement the will of the voters.

Empty Homes Tax Court Decision

On October 31, 2024 the San Francisco Superior Court issued a ruling against the City and County regarding the Empty Homes Tax (Case Number: CGC-23-604600). We are currently evaluating the court’s decision and how it impacts our upcoming collections for the tax and we expect to have more information in the coming weeks. We will continue to update our website with new developments.

Mayor London Breed Proposes Legislation to Eliminate License Fees to Support Small Businesses

Mayor London N. Breed, Treasurer José Cisneros, and Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and Aaron Peskin introduced legislation that would eliminate annual license fees for small businesses, making it easier to operate, grow, and open a small business in San Francisco. The announcement builds on Mayor Breed’s continued effort to remove barriers and fees to support small businesses citywide.

Drafted in partnership with the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office, Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD), its Office of Small Business (OSB), and small business stakeholders, the legislation - contingent on the passage of the Proposition M ballot measure - waives 49 annual license fees, providing $10 million annually in relief to San Francisco small business owners.

San Francisco's Kindergarten to College (K2C) Program Delivers Significant Gains in College Enrollment and On-time Graduation Rates

San Francisco Treasurer José Cisneros today announced results from new research demonstrating the effectiveness of the Kindergarten to College (K2C) program, which provides every child entering kindergarten with a Children’s Savings Account (CSA) seeded with $50 toward their future education. Students with a K2C account are significantly more likely to enroll in college, with the greatest benefit for underrepresented students.

“When we launched K2C, I kneeled in front of a bright-eyed group of 6 year olds and told them I believed they could go to college,” said San Francisco Treasurer José Cisneros. “Now, 13 years later, I’m so thrilled to see these results - K2C helps all San Francisco students believe they have a future worth saving for.”

By the numbers

$6.3B
revenue collected annually
$14B
funds invested
77K
customers served annually
95K
Registered Businesses

About the Treasurer

José Cisneros is the elected Treasurer for the City and County of San Francisco. As Treasurer, he serves as the City’s banker and Chief Investment Officer, managing all tax and revenue collection for San Francisco. Appointed in 2004, and first elected in 2005, Cisneros has used his experience in the tech and banking industries to enhance and modernize taxpayer systems and successfully manage the City’s portfolio through a major recession.

Treasurer Cisneros believes that his role of safeguarding the City’s money extends to all San Francisco residents, and continues to expand his role as a financial educator and advocate for low-income San Franciscans through award-winning programs like Kindergarten to College, Bank On San Francisco and the Financial Justice Project. Cisneros served as Vice Chair on the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans, and is currently Co-Chair of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition.