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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 6Ch. 2§ 1261 Veteran Property Leases

§ 1261 Veteran Property Leases

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§ 1261 Veteran Property Leases

This law lets a city or county rent out land or buildings it owns (as long as it doesn't need them for public use) to veteran groups for up to 20 years, and the rent can be very low.

Key Takeaways

  • •Leases can be for no more than 20 years.
  • •The property must not be needed for public purposes.
  • •Only veteran groups that are organized in the same city or county can get the lease.
  • •The local government decides the rent and can make it very low.

Example

A town has an old firehouse that it no longer uses. The town rents the building to a local veterans' charity so they can run a community center for veterans.

Because the building isn’t needed for public use, the town can lease it to the veterans' charity for up to 20 years and set the rent at a tiny amount, letting the charity use the space for veteran programs.

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

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§ 1261 Veteran Property Leases

Any political subdivision may lease any lot or building or part thereof belonging to it and not required for public use, for not exceeding 20 years, or may acquire and lease or sublease any lot or building or part thereof for not exceeding 20 years, to a veterans association, veterans service organization, or nonprofit veteran service agency organized in such political subdivision, to be used for the purposes of the veterans association, veterans service organization, or nonprofit veteran service agency. The rental shall be fixed by the governing body of the political subdivisions, and may be nominal in amount. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 697, Sec. 2. (SB 725) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

political subdivisionleasesubleaseveterans associationveterans service organizationnonprofit veteran service agencynominal rental

Related Statutes

  • § 1260 Definitions For Political Subdivisions
  • § 1262 County Veterans Facilities
  • § 1263 Public Building Funds Use
  • § 1100 Veterans Homes Bond Act
  • § 1102 Veterans Home Finance Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1261.
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