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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 24Ch. 15§ 43044 School Facility Tax Notice

§ 43044 School Facility Tax Notice

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§ 43044 School Facility Tax Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must tell people when a special tax for new schools is due by publishing a notice.
  • •The notice must include how much tax is owed, what property it's for, and any extra fees if you pay late.
  • •If you don't pay, the tax plus extra fees could become a legal claim on your property.

Example

If your town builds a new school and charges a special tax for it, they must send out a notice telling you how much you owe and when it's due.

If you ignore the notice and don’t pay, the town can add extra fees (up to 7% per year) and eventually put a legal claim on your property until you pay.

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

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§ 43044 School Facility Tax Notice

(a) The notice that the special tax for new school facilities is due and owing shall be published in accordance with Section 6063 of the Government Code, and shall be published prior to the date set for hearing. (b) The notice shall set forth the following information: (1)  The special tax for new school facilities is due and owing. (2) The amount of special tax due and owing. (3) A description of the lot or parcel subject to such tax. Such description may be made by reference to a plat or diagram on file in the office of the county recorder, or by reference to maps prepared in accordance with Section 327 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and on file in the office of the county assessor. (4) The penalty, not to exceed an interest rate of 7 percent per annum, to be charged on the unpaid balance of such tax. (5) Notification that, pending the hearing, the special tax and interest thereon may be determined to constitute a lien against each lot or parcel for which a building permit was issued. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 489, Sec. 1. Effective July 13, 1980.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

special tax for new school facilitiesSection 6063 of the Government Code7 percent per annumlienbuilding permit

Related Statutes

  • § 43043 Unpaid School Tax Lien
  • § 43046 Special Tax Lien Hearing
  • § 43047 School District Lien Recording
  • § 43048 Lien Collection And Costs
  • § 17100 School Facility Funding Insufficiency

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 43044.
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