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The Assessor is responsible
for determining the assessed value of all taxable property located
in San Mateo County. With approximately 236,000 assessments
each year, the Assessor’s Office creates the official
record of taxable property (local assessment roll), shares it
with the County Controller and Tax Collector, and makes it publicly
available. The local assessment roll is determined by identifying,
mapping, inspecting, and calculating the assessed value for
all real (land and structures) and personal properties. Typically,
property tax is 1% of the assessed value, plus an amount to
amortize voter-approved bonds, and any fees for special assessments
or charges such as mosquito abatement or sewer fees.
The Assessor’s office assesses over 217,000 units on the
secured roll and 20,000 units on the unsecured roll. In addition,
the Office processes approximately 36,000 transfer documents,
24,000 building permits, 143,000 exemptions, and 10,000 business
property statements annually.
San Mateo County claims within its boundaries a wealth of land,
buildings, and taxable property with a net taxable value of
more than $100 billion. The property tax revenues generated
from these assets are vital to maintaining local government
operations and public services.
The Assessor’s office is located at 555
County Center, 3rd Floor, Redwood City. |
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