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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 5Art. 4§ 8812 Property Owner Assessment List

§ 8812 Property Owner Assessment List

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§ 8812 Property Owner Assessment List

Key Takeaways

  • •If the government charges you money for something related to your land, they have to write down your name and how much you owe.
  • •If they don’t know who owns the land, they have to write that they don’t know.
  • •This is just about keeping a clear list—no hidden fees or surprises.

Example

You own a small piece of land, and the city says you owe $100 for a new sidewalk they built near it.

The city must write your name and the $100 fee on their official list. If they don’t know who owns the land next to yours, they have to say 'owner unknown' instead of guessing.

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

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§ 8812 Property Owner Assessment List

The list shall also contain the name of the owner, if known, or if unknown, that fact, and the amount of the charge assessed against each tract. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ownercharge assessedtract

Related Statutes

  • § 8815 Property Assessment Name Errors
  • § 9037 Reclamation District Payment Adjustment
  • § 12883 Water Project Approval Criteria
  • § 12883.2 Project Economic Justification
  • § 12883.4 Feasibility Report Loan Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8812.
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