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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 5892 Harbor District Tax Authority

§ 5892 Harbor District Tax Authority

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§ 5892 Harbor District Tax Authority

The board can charge a tax on every property in the area to pay for the regular upkeep of the district and also to fund extra harbor projects they think are needed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can tax all property in the district at the same time.
  • •The tax can cover normal yearly costs of running the district.
  • •The board can also use the tax to pay for extra harbor improvements they think are needed.

Example

A family that owns a house in the district receives a property tax bill each year.

Part of the bill pays for everyday things like street cleaning and lighting, and another part might go toward building a new dock or fixing the harbor because the board decided it was important.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5892 Harbor District Tax Authority

The board of supervisors may at the same time and in the same manner levy upon all of the property in the district a tax sufficient to pay the ordinary annual expenses of maintenance of the district and it may also levy a tax sufficient to meet expenditures for any further improvement and development of the harbor which the board deems necessary and advisable. (Amended by Stats. 1937, Ch. 844.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorslevyordinary annual expensesmaintenancefurther improvement and developmentharbor

Related Statutes

  • § 4120 Harbor Maintenance Cost Responsibility
  • § 4040 County Harbor Bond Petitions
  • § 4060 Harbor Improvement Planning
  • § 4063 Harbor Improvement Project Approval
  • § 4068 Harbor Bond Issuance Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5892.
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