South San Francisco, California property tax
Typical rate and yearly bill in South San Francisco, compared with San Mateo County. Census survey 2020-2024.
Estimate my billHow South San Francisco compares
How South San Francisco changed in five years
Comparing the Census surveys for 2015-2019 and 2020-2024, which do not overlap. Bills and home values moved roughly together.
Think your bill is too high?
Divide your yearly tax by your home's market value. If your result is well above the typical 0.61% in South San Francisco, your assessed value may be too high or an exemption may be missing.
- Check the market value on your notice against recent sales nearby.
- Make sure every exemption you qualify for is listed, starting with the homestead exemption.
- File an appeal before the deadline. Filing is usually free or costs little.
Property tax in South San Francisco, in plain words
Homeowners in South San Francisco typically pay $7,283 a year in property tax on a home worth $1,188,800, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020-2024. That works out to an effective rate of about 0.61% of home value.
That rate is about the same as San Mateo County as a whole (0.61%) and lower than the California typical rate of 0.70%. Across the US, the typical rate is 0.94%.
Owners with a mortgage report a typical bill of $8,251, and owners without one $5,547. The gap usually reflects newer buyers paying tax on higher, more recent values.
Against the typical household income of $136,578, the typical bill equals about 5.3% of income.
Your own bill depends on your home's assessed value, the exact school district and special districts at your address, and any exemptions you claim. Your San Mateo County tax office has the final number.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in South San Francisco?
The typical effective rate is about 0.61% of home value per year, based on what homeowners report paying.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in South San Francisco?
About $2,450 a year at the typical rate. Exemptions and your exact district can move it either way.
Is South San Francisco higher or lower than San Mateo County?
South San Francisco's typical rate (0.61%) is about the same as the county's (0.61%).
Homestead exemptions · How to appeal · Where these numbers come from