Arizona § 11-271 - Authority to erect county buildings; bond issue; limitation
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-271 — Authority to erect county buildings; bond issue; limitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-271. Authority to erect county buildings; bond issue; limitation
When the aggregate indebtedness of a county does not exceed six per cent of the value of the taxable property within the county as ascertained by the last property tax assessment, and the county has no suitable courthouse, jail or other county buildings, the board may erect them, and for that purpose and for purchasing the land for such buildings, may issue on behalf of the county bonds not exceeding in the aggregate an amount which, when added to the then existing indebtedness of the county, does not exceed six per cent of the value of the taxable property of the county. The board shall first adopt and enter a resolution of intention to issue the bonds and erect the building, stating the public need for the building, the estimated cost and the amount of the bonds to be issued.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-271
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-271 cover?
Section 11-271 ("Authority to erect county buildings; bond issue; limitation") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 11-271?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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