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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 9Art. 6§ 27091 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

§ 27091 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

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§ 27091 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •When a new area joins a district, the board can add extra taxes or fees.
  • •These extra taxes are only for paying off debts or meeting the rules of joining the district.
  • •The new taxes are on top of the regular taxes everyone already pays.

Example

A small town joins a bigger city.

The city can charge the town extra taxes to help pay for things like fixing old roads or paying off money the town owed before joining.

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§ 27091 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

From and after the date of annexation the board shall levy upon all of the property in the territory annexed any taxes, tolls, or charges which are necessary to provide funds for the payment of the indebtedness assumed by the territory or otherwise necessary to comply with the terms and conditions of the annexation, all in addition to the general district taxes authorized elsewhere in this division to be levied and collected. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 714, Sec. 390.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

annexationboardtaxestollschargesindebtedness

Related Statutes

  • § 13931 Annexation Tax Levy Authority
  • § 26531 Annexation Tax Levy Authority
  • § 13661 Annexed Territory Debt Liability
  • § 13802.5 Annexation Tax And Payment Terms
  • § 29501 County District Annexation Agreement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27091.
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