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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 8§ 25899 Tax Rate Notification Requirement

§ 25899 Tax Rate Notification Requirement

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§ 25899 Tax Rate Notification Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •The board decides how much tax people need to pay.
  • •After deciding, they tell the county auditors about the tax rate.
  • •This helps make sure everyone knows how much tax to collect.

Example

Imagine your town decides that everyone needs to pay 5% more in taxes this year.

The town board will send a note to the county office saying, 'Hey, the new tax rate is 5%.' Then the county knows to collect that amount from everyone.

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

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§ 25899 Tax Rate Notification Requirement

The board shall immediately after fixing the rate of taxes as above provided transmit to the county auditors of the counties in which the district is situated a statement of the rate of taxes fixed by the board. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardrate of taxescounty auditorsdistrict

Related Statutes

  • § 12900 Tax Rate Notification Requirement
  • § 25898 Board Tax Rate Assessment
  • § 16652 Tax Rate Notification Requirement
  • § 12891 District Tax Levy Authority
  • § 12899 Board Tax Assessment Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 25899.
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