§ 29570 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

Public Utilities Code·California

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•When a new area joins the district, the board can add extra taxes or fees.
•These extra taxes help pay for any debts or promises made when the area joined.
•The new taxes are on top of the usual taxes the district already charges.

Example

A small town joins a bigger school district.

The school district can add new taxes to pay for the town's old school debts or to improve schools as promised when the town joined.

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§ 29570 Annexation Tax Levy Authority

From and after the date of annexation the board of directors of the district shall levy upon all of the property in the county annexed such taxes, tolls, or charges as are necessary to provide funds for the payment of the indebtedness assumed by the county 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 part to be levied and collected. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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board of directors annexation taxes, tolls, or charges indebtedness annexation agreement

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 29570.

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