SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Contact information:
Elizabeth Zangari (530) 642-4954
Michele Smith (530) 642-4937
Assessment Districts - Local agencies are empowered to form assessment districts and
sell bonds to fund public improvements. The projects to be financed,
the legal authority, process for approval and sale of the bonds,
limitations, and repayment methods vary based on the type of debt
financing instrument used. Governing statutes include both California
Government Code and Streets and Highways Code.
County Service Area Zones of Benefit - California Government Code
Section 25210 allows for the formation of county service areas
in unincorporated areas, providing an alternative method of furnishing
extended governmental services and the levy of taxes to pay for
the extended services.
Zone of Benefits Manual [pdf] |