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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 6§ 8886 Drainage District Land Sales

§ 8886 Drainage District Land Sales

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§ 8886 Drainage District Land Sales

Key Takeaways

  • •If land isn't paid for, the county can sell it after 1 year.
  • •The buyer must pay at least what the county paid, plus 12% interest every year.
  • •The buyer also has to pay any extra money owed on the land, like missed payments or fees.

Example

If you don't pay your property taxes, the county can take your land and sell it to someone else.

The county will sell your land to pay off what you owe, plus extra money for waiting.

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

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§ 8886 Drainage District Land Sales

The parcels of land specified in Section 8885 may be sold and conveyed by the board at any time after the expiration of the redemption period of one year at public or private sale and with or without notice, to any person paying not less than the amount for which the parcel was bid in by the county treasurer at the delinquent sale for the drainage district, with interest thereon at the rate of 12 percent per annum compounded yearly from the date of the delinquent sale, and also the amount of all subsequent installments or other assessments then delinquent, with accrued interest and penalties thereon. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 714, Sec. 451.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

redemption perioddelinquent saledrainage district12 percent per annum

Related Statutes

  • § 8874 Drainage District Parcel Purchase
  • § 8875 Tax Sale Certificates
  • § 8885 Drainage District Land Trust
  • § 8889 Drainage District Land Sales
  • § 8877 Delinquent Sale Postponement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8886.
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