California § 236 - Property leased for a term of 35 years or more or any transfer of property leased
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 236 — Property leased for a term of 35 years or more or any transfer of property leased, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 236. Property leased for a term of 35 years or more or any transfer of property leased
Property leased for a term of 35 years or more or any transfer of property leased with a remaining term of 35 years or more where the lessor is not otherwise qualified for a tax exemption pursuant to Section 214, which is used exclusively and solely for rental housing and related facilities for tenants who are persons of low income (as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code), and is leased and operated by religious, hospital, scientific, or charitable funds, foundations or corporations, public housing authorities, public agencies, or limited partnerships in which the managing general partner has received a determination that it is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is operating the property in accordance with its exempt purpose is exempt from taxation on the possessory interest and the fee interest in the property throughout the term of the lease. Low- and moderate-income has the same meaning as the term âpersons and families of low- and moderate-incomeâ as defined by Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 236
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 236 cover?
Section 236 ("Property leased for a term of 35 years or more or any transfer of property leased") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 236?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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