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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 13Art. 2§ 39588 Assessment Lien Tax Priority

§ 39588 Assessment Lien Tax Priority

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§ 39588 Assessment Lien Tax Priority

Key Takeaways

  • •If your property gets a special fee (like for road repairs), that fee must be paid just like your regular taxes.
  • •This fee is as important as your taxes, so it comes before other money you might owe.
  • •If you don’t pay it, the government can take action, just like with unpaid taxes.

Example

Your neighborhood gets new sidewalks, and the city adds a fee to your tax bill to pay for it.

You have to pay this fee just like your regular taxes. If you don’t pay, the city can treat it like unpaid taxes and take steps to collect it.

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

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§ 39588 Assessment Lien Tax Priority

The lien of said assessment shall have the priority of the taxes with which it is collected. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1465.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

propertylienclaimassessmentpriority

Related Statutes

  • § 39573 Property Owner Abatement Costs
  • § 59475 Lien Priority Over Assessments
  • § 26230 County Underground Utility Compliance
  • § 39501 Property Maintenance Enforcement
  • § 39562.1 Seasonal Weed Nuisance Abatement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 39588.
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