Solano County Property Info

The Assessor/Recorder office in Solano County manages property records and assessments. The office is at 675 Texas Street, suite 2700, in Fairfield. Call 707-784-6210 for assessment questions or 707-784-6290 for recorder services. The 2025 assessment roll totals $77.96 billion across the county. Staff help with deeds, liens, and other land documents. You can file papers in person or search for existing records at the office.

Assessor/Recorder Office

Solano County combines the Assessor and Recorder functions in one office. The Assessor side values property for taxes. The Recorder side handles deeds and liens. You can visit one office for both services. The staff help with filing forms and answering questions about property records in Solano County.

Bring your documents to the office during business hours. Staff review each page for compliance with state law. If your paper meets the rules, they record it the same day. You get a stamped copy before you leave. That copy proves when your document became part of the public record in Solano County.

Recording Fees

The first page of a document costs $14 to record in Solano County. Each page after that adds $3. The SB2 fee of $75 per parcel applies to most real estate transfers. Some filings also have a Monument Preservation fee. All fees are due when you submit your document for recording.

For a three-page grant deed, you pay $14 for page one, $6 for two more pages, and $75 for SB2. That totals $95. If your document has more pages or covers more than one parcel, the fee goes up. Ask the clerk for a quote when you bring your papers to Fairfield.

Standard recording fees:

• First page: $14
• Each added page: $3
• SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act: $75 per parcel
• Monument Preservation Fund: $10 on qualifying documents

Property Assessments

The Assessor office values all property in Solano County. The 2025 assessment roll stands at $77.96 billion. This includes homes, land, and business property. Values are set when you buy and can rise by no more than 2% per year under Proposition 13. If you add on to the home or it changes hands, the county reassesses it at current market value in Solano County.

File a change in ownership form within 45 days of buying property. The Assessor uses it to set a new base value. That value sets your tax bill. If you think the value is too high, you can appeal. File between July 2 and September 15. Use form BOE-305-AH. The county holds hearings to review appeals and decide if a change is needed in Solano County.

Paying Property Taxes

Property taxes are due twice per year in Solano County. The first bill is due November 1 and goes late on December 10. A 10% penalty applies. The second bill is due February 1 and becomes late on April 10. That payment gets a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost fee if late.

You can pay online or by mail. The county accepts checks and electronic payments. Look up your bill using your parcel number or property address. The system shows what you owe and when it is due. Many people pay online to avoid a trip to Fairfield in Solano County.

If you do not pay by June 30, the property goes on the defaulted tax roll. Interest starts at 1.5% per month. A redemption fee is added. The county can sell your property at a tax sale if you do not pay within five years. Keep your taxes current to avoid losing your home in Solano County.

Cities in Solano County

Solano County includes several cities. All property records are kept at the county Assessor/Recorder office in Fairfield. No city has a separate recorder. Visit the county office to file or search for deeds and land records.

Other cities in Solano County include Fairfield, Vacaville, Benicia, Suisun City, Dixon, and Rio Vista. All file property records at the county Assessor/Recorder office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Solano County. If your property is not in Solano County, check the county where it is located. Each county has its own recorder and assessor.