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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 10.5Art. 5§ 27455 Special Transit District Taxation

§ 27455 Special Transit District Taxation

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§ 27455 Special Transit District Taxation

Key Takeaways

  • •Only property inside a special transit service district can be taxed to pay for the district's bonds.
  • •These taxes will keep being collected until the bonds are fully paid off.
  • •The way these taxes are collected must follow the rules in Section 25893.

Example

Imagine a small town creates a special area to improve its bus system. To pay for the new buses, the town issues bonds.

Only the people who own homes or businesses in this special area will have to pay extra taxes to cover the cost of the new buses. These taxes will stop once the buses are fully paid for.

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

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§ 27455 Special Transit District Taxation

Only the property in the special transit service district shall be taxable for the payment of the principal and interest on special transit service district bonds. Until the bonds are paid, taxes shall be levied in substantial compliance with Section 25893. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 116.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

special transit service districtspecial transit service district bondsSection 25893

Related Statutes

  • § 27451 Special Transit District Bonds
  • § 27452 Bond Elections For Transit Districts
  • § 27454 Bond Issuance Voter Approval
  • § 27456 Transit District Bond Challenges
  • § 27402 Special Transit District Formation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27455.
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