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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 9Art. 1§ 26656 Annexation Tax And Terms

§ 26656 Annexation Tax And Terms

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§ 26656 Annexation Tax And Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •A new area joining a district can have different tax rules or fees than the rest of the district.
  • •The new area can bring in its own debts or give property to the district when joining.
  • •The new area doesn’t have to match up with voting areas to join.
  • •The rules for joining must be approved the right way to take effect.

Example

A small town wants to join a bigger city to get better services like trash pickup and schools.

The town might pay different taxes or fees than the rest of the city. They could also give their old fire trucks or community center to the city when they join. The town doesn’t have to match the city’s voting areas, but everyone has to agree to the rules before it happens.

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

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§ 26656 Annexation Tax And Terms

Provisions may be made (among other things) for payment of taxes within the territory to be annexed in addition to the taxes elsewhere in this part provided for, the fixing of rates, rentals, and charges differing from those fixed or existing elsewhere within the district, the incurring or assumption of indebtedness, or the making of a payment or payments, or the transfer of property, real and personal, and other assets to the district by the territory proposed to be annexed. The boundaries of the territory proposed to be annexed need not be coterminous with any election precincts. The terms and conditions shall become effective and be binding upon the district and the territory to be annexed when approved in the manner set forth in this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 78.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

payment of taxesrates, rentals, and chargesincurring or assumption of indebtednessboundarieselection precinctsterms and conditions

Related Statutes

  • § 13802 Annexation Agreement Terms
  • § 26655 District Annexation Terms
  • § 13801 Public Agency Annexation Rules
  • § 13802.5 Annexation Tax And Payment Terms
  • § 13803 Annexation Agreement Filing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 26656.
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