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What this page shows: City & County of San Francisco's official platform has not yet announced the next sale — this year's cycle has closed and next year's hasn't opened. We're showing the typical season based on historical pattern, not a confirmed date. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.

City & County of San Francisco, California Tax Sale

Next sale (not yet announced): Not yet announced (2026 sale was April 20-23; next cycle not yet posted)

Time: Online, via sanfrancisco.mytaxsale.com, when scheduled.

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We re-check City & County of San Francisco's official source continuously. Watch this auction and we'll email you the day its next date is posted — plus reminders as the sale approaches.

Property list

Sale type
deed
Auction platform
sanfrancisco.mytaxsale.com (platform changed from Bid4Assets since 2019)
Bidding method
Online public auction, highest bidder; minimum sale price = the total amount necessary to redeem the parcel plus costs.
Statutory maximum rate
Deed sale -- no lien certificate, no interest.
Redemption period
Ceases the day before the sale opens (2026 cycle: 5:00 PM PT the Friday before).
Deposit requirement
$5,000 refundable deposit + $35 non-refundable processing fee.

Registration deadline

Deposit due by 5:00 PM PT roughly 10 days before the sale (2026 cycle: April 10).

Statutory basis

Cal. Rev. & Tax Code 3691 et seq.

The county Tax Collector auctions tax-defaulted property (delinquent 5 years) -- a deed sale, usually online in spring. Redemption ends the last business day before the sale; no post-sale redemption (3707).

City & County of San Francisco tax sale — FAQ

When is the next City & County of San Francisco, California tax sale?

City & County of San Francisco, California has not yet announced its next sale date — this cycle has closed and the next hasn't opened. Watch this auction to be emailed the moment the date is confirmed.

What platform does the City & County of San Francisco tax sale use?

City & County of San Francisco, California runs its deed sale via sanfrancisco.mytaxsale.com (platform changed from Bid4Assets since 2019). Online public auction, highest bidder; minimum sale price = the total amount necessary to redeem the parcel plus costs.

What is the redemption period and rate in City & County of San Francisco, California?

Ceases the day before the sale opens (2026 cycle: 5:00 PM PT the Friday before). Rate/premium: Deed sale -- no lien certificate, no interest.

How do I register for the City & County of San Francisco tax sale?

Deposit due by 5:00 PM PT roughly 10 days before the sale (2026 cycle: April 10).

What deposit is required for the City & County of San Francisco tax sale?

$5,000 refundable deposit + $35 non-refundable processing fee.