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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 2Ch. 9Art. 1§ 29501 County District Annexation Agreement

§ 29501 County District Annexation Agreement

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§ 29501 County District Annexation Agreement

Key Takeaways

  • •If a county wants to join a special district, the leaders of both must agree in writing.
  • •They can decide on extra taxes for the county joining the district.
  • •They can set different prices or fees for services in the new area.
  • •The county can give money, property, or other things to the district as part of the deal.

Example

A small county wants to join a bigger water district to get better water service.

The county and the water district leaders must write down their agreement. They might say the county will pay extra taxes to help build new water pipes. The county could also give some land or money to the district to make the deal work.

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

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§ 29501 County District Annexation Agreement

The board of supervisors of the county proposed to be annexed shall agree in writing with the board of directors of the district upon the terms and conditions of annexation, which agreement (among other things) may provide for the levy and collection of special taxes within the county 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 county. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorsboard of directorsannexationspecial taxesratesrentalschargesindebtednesstransfer of property

Related Statutes

  • § 26402 City Annexation Agreement Terms
  • § 13802.5 Annexation Tax And Payment Terms
  • § 105283 County District Annexation Terms
  • § 13931 Annexation Tax Levy Authority
  • § 27091 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 29501.
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