special assessment
noun
: a specific tax levied on private property to meet the cost of public improvements that enhance the value of the property
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West Allis has been requiring a $2,000 special assessment for the private side replacements to be paid over 10 years with 4% interest if the private side service lateral replacement is done under a city contract.
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Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Most standard purchase contracts will have a section devoted to community association matters, including regular and special assessments.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2024
He is also ordered to pay a restitution of $2,000 and a special assessment of $100.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Bell is required to spend an additional 3 years under supervised release, in addition to paying $2,000 in restitution and the mandatory $100 special assessment.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Most standard purchase contracts will have a section devoted to community association matters, including regular and special assessments.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2024
He is also ordered to pay a restitution of $2,000 and a special assessment of $100.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Bell is required to spend an additional 3 years under supervised release, in addition to paying $2,000 in restitution and the mandatory $100 special assessment.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Special assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20assessment. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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