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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 5Art. 6§ 8857 Voluntary Assessment Payment

§ 8857 Voluntary Assessment Payment

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§ 8857 Voluntary Assessment Payment

Key Takeaways

  • •You can pay off the rest of your land tax early if you want.
  • •If you pay early, you still have to pay the extra money (interest) that has piled up.
  • •You can do this anytime after the tax bill is officially yours to pay.

Example

You own a piece of land, and the government says you owe $1,000 in taxes plus $50 in interest.

You can choose to pay the whole $1,050 anytime after the bill is yours, even if the due date is later.

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

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§ 8857 Voluntary Assessment Payment

The remaining portion not yet ordered paid by the board of the assessment upon any tract of land may be voluntarily paid in full, with the accrued interest thereon, at any time after the lien of the assessment has accrued. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

remaining portionassessmentvoluntarily paidaccrued interestlien

Related Statutes

  • § 12885.3 Loan Repayment And Land Sale
  • § 8761 Assessment Lien Release Authority
  • § 8766 Assessment Abandonment Authority
  • § 8851 Assessment Lien Recording
  • § 8852 Assessment Payment Schedule

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8857.
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