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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 4Ch. 6§ 8873 Minimum Bid Requirements

§ 8873 Minimum Bid Requirements

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§ 8873 Minimum Bid Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't bid less than the total amount owed on a property, including extra fees.
  • •The bid must cover the current payment, any late fees, interest, and ad costs.
  • •If you don't pay enough, your bid won't be accepted.

Example

You want to buy a piece of land at an auction, but the owner still owes $10,000 on it, plus $500 in late fees and $200 for ads about the auction.

Your bid must be at least $10,700, or the auction won't accept it.

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

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§ 8873 Minimum Bid Requirements

No bid for any parcel shall be accepted which is less than the aggregate sum then due for the installment thereon, together with accrued interest, penalty and cost of publication. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

bidparcelaggregate suminstallmentaccrued interestpenaltycost of publication

Related Statutes

  • § 8874 Drainage District Parcel Purchase
  • § 9497 County Bond Payment Transfer
  • § 6307 Dam Safety Fee Schedule
  • § 9399 Bond Interest Coupon Attachment
  • § 9491 Bond Installment Payment Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8873.
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