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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 5Art. 4§ 8827 Assessment Modification Authority

§ 8827 Assessment Modification Authority

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§ 8827 Assessment Modification Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can change how much you have to pay in an assessment.
  • •They can also decide to split the total cost differently among people.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1943.

Example

Imagine your neighborhood has a shared fence that needs fixing, and everyone was supposed to pay an equal amount.

The board can decide that some people should pay more or less based on their situation, like if someone’s part of the fence is longer or shorter.

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

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§ 8827 Assessment Modification Authority

The board may modify or amend the assessment, and may reapportion all or any part of the entire assessment. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

modifyamendreapportionassessment

Related Statutes

  • § 8783 Assessor Boundary Adjustments
  • § 8795 Land Assessment Reapportionment
  • § 8814 Land Assessment For Unknown Owners
  • § 8815 Property Assessment Name Errors
  • § 8824 Assessment Objection Filing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8827.
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