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Department of Finance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the status of my unclaimed monies or 1099 forms?

Unclaimed Monies processing time may take up to 3-4 weeks from the time the unclaimed monies form is received.  Contact Department of Finance Accounts Payable section at 619-236-6310.

I need information on building permits and other DSD services.

For building permits and other DSD services, please visit the website of the Development Services Department.

I owe the City money or I need information on business taxes:

For business tax programs and delinquint accounts, please visit the website of the Treasurer's Department.

I need to pay or appeal a parking citation.

For parking citations and parking appeals, please visit the website of the Parking Administration.

I have questions about garnishments and levies.

Contact the Department of Finance Payroll Section at 619-235-5800 or at DOF_Payroll_Admin_Help@sandiego.gov

Where do I pay my taxes?

Call the County of San Diego:
County Information 858-694-3900
Auditor and Controller 619-531-5311
Treasurer/Tax Collector 619-236-2424

Where do I send my invoices to?

Send your invoices to the department whom you are doing business with or the Bill-to contact on your Purchase Order (PO).

What is the status of my invoice?

Contact the department whom you are doing business with or the "Bill-to" contact on your PO. If you do not have a "Bill-to" contact, call Department of Finance Accounts Payable section at 619-236-6310 and provide your name, phone number, and PO # and your call will be routed to the corresponding department. For a list of departments visit https://www.sandiego.gov/city-hall/departments.

How do I enroll or set up electronic (ACH) payment?

Contact your department whom you are doing business with or the Bill-to contact on your PO and obtain the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form. The EFT form must be properly completed and signed, and submitted along with a voided check to DoF_ACH@sandiego.gov

I received a check from the City of San Diego, and I don't know what the check is for.  Who Should I contact?

Contact the department whom you are doing business with or the Bill-to contact on your PO. 

My check is lost or damaged, how do I get a replacement check?

Contact the department whom you are doing business with or the Bill-to contact on your PO, and ask for the Affidavit to Obtain Duplicate of Lost or Destroyed Warrant form. The form must be properly completed and signed, and mailed to:
City of San Diego, Department of Finance
202 C Street, 7th Floor - MS 7A
San Diego, CA 92101-4806