§ 26531 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

Public Utilities Code·California

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•When a city adds new land, it can charge extra taxes or fees on that land.
•The extra money is used to pay for debts or promises made when the land was added.
•These extra charges are on top of the usual taxes the city already collects.

Example

A small town grows bigger by adding nearby farms to its land.

The town can charge the new farm owners extra taxes to help pay for new roads or services it promised when the farms joined the town.

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§ 26531 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

From and after the date of annexation the board shall levy upon all of the property in the city annexed such taxes, tolls, or charges as are necessary to provide funds for the payment of the indebtedness assumed by the city or otherwise necessary to comply with the terms and conditions of the annexation agreement, all in addition to the general district taxes authorized elsewhere in this division to be levied and collected. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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annexation taxes tolls charges indebtedness annexation agreement

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California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 26531.

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