California § 9839 - If the actual cost of the improvements is substantially less than the estimated c
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9839 — If the actual cost of the improvements is substantially less than the estimated c, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9839. If the actual cost of the improvements is substantially less than the estimated c
If the actual cost of the improvements is substantially less than the estimated cost the assessment may be reduced proportionately on each parcel by recomputing it based on actual costs with the percentage and interest provided for in Section 9831 added thereto. The reapportionment or a statement that the assessment on each parcel has been reduced by a designated percentage shall be recorded in the same manner as the order levying the original assessment. Installments of assessments levied on district-owned real property becoming due while the real property is still owned by the district shall be paid by the district. Conveyance of such real property into private ownership shall not release the lien thereon of the assessment and the unpaid installments of it.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9839
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9839 cover?
Section 9839 ("If the actual cost of the improvements is substantially less than the estimated c") 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 § 9839?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 9839 apply to my situation?
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