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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 24Pt. 1Ch. 9Art. 4§ 33840 Assessment Lien Recording Process

§ 33840 Assessment Lien Recording Process

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§ 33840 Assessment Lien Recording Process

Key Takeaways

  • •After a tax is decided, a copy of the tax details must be given to the county auditor before July 15th.
  • •The county auditor will add the tax amount to the property's tax bill.
  • •Once added, the property owner must pay this tax. If not paid, there will be extra fees.

Example

Your city decides to add a new tax for road repairs. They send you a bill for your share.

The city must give your tax details to the county by July 15th. The county adds it to your property tax bill. You have to pay it, or you’ll owe more money later.

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

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§ 33840 Assessment Lien Recording Process

Immediately after the levy, but in all cases before July 15th, a certified copy of the diagram and assessment shall be filed with the county auditor. The county auditor shall enter the amounts of the respective assessments on the county tax roll opposite the respective parcels of property. Immediately upon such recording, each of such assessments shall be a lien upon the property against which it is made and shall only be discharged by payment of the assessment and, if applicable, penalties, costs, or other charges resulting from delinquency in the payment of the assessment. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 29.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

assessmentpropertylienclaim

Related Statutes

  • § 33841 Assessment Lien Priority Rules
  • § 5473.11 Property Lien Notification Requirements
  • § 5474.5 County Lien Assessment Entry
  • § 33840.5 Low-Income Assessment Payments
  • § 33840.7 Low-Income Assessment Payment Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 33840.
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