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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 8Ch. 6Art. 8§ 90547 Tax Rate Determination Limits

§ 90547 Tax Rate Determination Limits

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§ 90547 Tax Rate Determination Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •The board sets the tax rate every year by the first weekday in September.
  • •The tax rate is based on the value of property in the area.
  • •The tax rate can't be more than 5 cents for every $100 of property value.
  • •The board uses this rate to decide how much tax people have to pay.

Example

If you own a house worth $300,000, the board will use the tax rate to calculate your property tax.

The board sets a tax rate, like 3 cents for every $100 of your house's value. They use this rate to figure out how much tax you owe. If your house is worth $300,000, they calculate the tax based on that value.

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

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§ 90547 Tax Rate Determination Limits

The board shall, on or before the first weekday in September, or if such weekday falls upon a holiday then on the first business day thereafter, fix the rate of taxes, designating the number of cents or fractions thereof upon each hundred dollars, using as a basis the value of property transmitted to the board by the county assessor, which rate of taxation shall be sufficient to raise the amount previously fixed by the board, subject to a maximum limitation of five cents ($0.05) per one hundred dollars ($100) assessed valuation. These acts by the board shall constitute a value assessment of the property and a valid levy of the taxes so fixed. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2039.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

propertythe boardassessmenttaxationlimitationvaluation

Related Statutes

  • § 50213 District Tax Collection Authority
  • § 50214 County Tax Assessment Basis
  • § 90544 District Tax Collection Authority
  • § 90545 County Tax Assessment Basis
  • § 96223 District Tax Collection Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 90547.
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