What is a special assessment?

A special assessment is a type of property tax in California. It is a fee that is collected from property owners in a particular area to fund a specific project or service. This could include improving roads, providing additional police and fire services, or constructing public buildings. Special assessments are assessed on an area basis and are applied to all the property owners in that area. The amount of the assessment is determined by what is needed to fund the project or service, and the amount each individual owner will have to pay depends on the value of their property. Special assessments are authorized by local government and are considered a form of taxation. It is also important to note that in California, special assessments are not considered a personal debt and they cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. They must be paid as they come due. In addition to special assessments, California law may also allow for other types of assessments such as benefit assessments, development fees, and impact fees. All of these are used to fund community projects and services, but each vary in the way they are assessed, what they are used for, and who is responsible for paying them.

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