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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 7Art. 3§ 8939 Assessment Installment Calculation Basis

§ 8939 Assessment Installment Calculation Basis

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§ 8939 Assessment Installment Calculation Basis

Key Takeaways

  • •You pay for your property in two payments every year.
  • •The amount you pay is based on the original cost of the property minus any money you've already paid.
  • •You keep paying this way until the full cost and any extra fees are paid off.

Example

You buy a piece of land and agree to pay for it over time.

Every six months, you pay a part of the total cost. If you've already paid some money, that amount is taken off the total before calculating your next payment. You keep doing this until the land is fully paid for, including any extra costs.

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

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§ 8939 Assessment Installment Calculation Basis

Each of the semiannual installments upon each tract shall be based upon the original principal amount of the assessment on the tract less any deductions theretofore made by reason of any credits made upon the tract pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 556 of the Statutes of 1919, and shall continue to be so based until such time as the principal and interest of the assessment on the tract are paid in full. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

semiannual installmentsoriginal principal amountChapter 556 of the Statutes of 1919principal and interest

Related Statutes

  • § 8937 Assessment Payment Installment Rules
  • § 8938 Supplementary Assessment Payment Plan
  • § 8940 Board Installment Postponement Authority
  • § 11661 State Agency Contract Authority
  • § 11661.1 West Branch Aqueduct Hydroelectric Payments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8939.
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