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The Department of Finance administers the tax and revenue laws of the City fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
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The Department of Finance collects the revenues that make every city service possible. Public education, police and fire protection, hospitals and healthcare facilities, parks and recreation centers—it all starts with DOF. If you own a home, drive a car, rent an apartment, or start a business, you will interact with the Department of Finance at some point. We are your partner in city government, here to help you save money when you can and pay it when you must.
$49.7 billion
Collects revenue for the City
$1.4 trillion
Values approximately 1.1 million taxable properties with a total market value of more than $1.4 trillion
$309 billion
Advises on the City’s pension system and deferred compensation plan
$11 billion
Manages the City's treasury
- Records and maintains public property records
- Adjudicates and collects parking tickets
- Through the Sheriff’s Office, acts as the City's chief civil law enforcer
- Administers exemption and abatement programs for property owners and renters
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