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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 5Ch. 7Art. 2§ 9557 Land Conveyance Tax Exceptions

§ 9557 Land Conveyance Tax Exceptions

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§ 9557 Land Conveyance Tax Exceptions

Key Takeaways

  • •The board sells land without any hidden problems or debts attached to it.
  • •The only exceptions are taxes from the State, county, or city, and any official charges allowed by law.
  • •You won’t have to worry about old debts or claims on the land after you buy it.

Example

You buy a piece of land from the board to build a house.

The land is clean—no old loans or liens—but you still have to pay property taxes to the city and state.

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

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§ 9557 Land Conveyance Tax Exceptions

The board shall execute to the purchaser a conveyance of the land free of incumbrances except State, county and municipal taxes, and assessments levied or assessed by statutory authority. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

conveyancepropertyclaimauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 9553 Drainage District Property Deeds
  • § 9567 Land Conveyance Exceptions
  • § 9550 Drainage District Property Acquisition
  • § 12645 Sacramento Flood Control History
  • § 11650 State Water And Power Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 9557.
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