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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 2§ 5893 District Tax Rate Limit

§ 5893 District Tax Rate Limit

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§ 5893 District Tax Rate Limit

This law says a district can’t charge more than 20 cents in tax for every $100 of property value.

Key Takeaways

  • •The tax rate can’t be higher than 20 cents per $100 of value.
  • •To find the limit, divide the value by 100 and then multiply by $0.20.
  • •If a district tries to charge more, the extra amount must be removed.

Example

A homeowner’s house is valued at $12,500 and the district tries to charge $30 in tax.

The law limits the tax to $25, so the $30 charge would be too high and must be reduced.

How to Calculate

Maximum Tax = (Assessed Valuation ÷ 100) × $0.20

  1. Take the assessed value of the property.
  2. Divide that number by 100.
  3. Multiply the result by $0.20 (20 cents).
  4. The answer is the most the district can charge.

Assessed value is $12,500.

Result: Maximum tax the district may levy is $25.

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

Official Source
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§ 5893 District Tax Rate Limit

In no event shall the district levy a tax in excess of twenty cents ($0. 20) for each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation within the district. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1356.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtlevy a taxtwenty cents ($0.20)one hundred dollars ($100)assessed valuation

Related Statutes

  • § 6061 District Employee Compensation
  • § 6063 Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 6270 District Board Powers
  • § 6272 District Record Destruction
  • § 6273 District Work Without Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5893.
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