When Your Home’s Value Drops but Your Tax Bill Doesn’t (How to Appeal Your San Francisco Property Taxes)

Thinking about appealing your San Francisco property tax bill? You’re not alone—over 10,000 owners filed last year, and backlogs mean it can take 12–18 months just to get a hearing. In the meantime, you still pay the bill. The good news: if values have dropped since you bought, you can fight back. Between January 2–March 31 you can request a free informal review, and July 2–September 15 is the window for a formal appeal. Both are deadline-driven, paperwork heavy, but potentially worth thousands in savings.