City of La Habra Heights

The City of La Habra Heights annual reports for the Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 and the Fire Prevention, Protection, and Life Safety Services Special Tax have been published.  The annual charges were approved by the City Council on June 8, 2020, and appear on the secured property tax bill of properties within the City limits.  The charges fund the maintenance of streets and drainage improvements throughout the City, and the services provide by the City’s Fire Department. Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 The City initiated the formation of the Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 (“SMD 7”) …

La Habra Heights Annual Reports for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

As recently reported by CivicMic, the City of La Habra Heights assessment district levies for the Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 (“SMAD No. 7”)  were approved by the City Council on June 8, 2020.  SMAD No. 7 assessment levies fund the maintenance of streets and drainage improvements throughout the City.  Please click here to read our post with valuable information including a description of the improvements, budget, breakdown of the assessment levies, and the annual engineer’s report for the Fiscal Year 2020-21.  In this post, CivicMic shares a web map and instructions on how to find your 2020-21 assessment …

Find Your 2020-21 Assessment Levy: La Habra Heights Click Here to Read More »

The City of La Habra Heights assessment district levies for the Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 were approved by the City Council on June 8, 2020.  The Council meeting Agenda included the public hearing for the setting and approval of the assessment levies for Fiscal Year 2020-21.  The levies fund the maintenance of streets and drainage improvements throughout the City.  Below are excerpts from the annual report with background information and a description of the improvements being maintained with assessment district funds. La Habra Heights Assessment District Levies La Habra Heights assessment district levies will be included in the …

La Habra Heights Assessment District Levies Approved for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Click Here to Read More »

What are Benefit Assessment Districts? Benefit Assessment Districts are a “property tax” mechanism used by local governmental agencies in California (counties, cities, and special districts) to fund public improvements and services.  Assessment Districts are established for a specific geographical area that receives a special benefit from specific public improvements and services.  In other words, the charge only applies to properties receiving a benefit instead of being applied against all properties within a governmental jurisdiction, as is the case with regular property taxes. What is Special Benefit? Article XIII D of the California Constitution (commonly referred to as Proposition 218) defines …

Benefit Assessment Districts: La Habra Heights Click Here to Read More »

As reported in Guac Talk! (9/27/2019), the City of La Habra Heights’ newsletter, the City Council has awarded the construction contract for the next Street Improvement Project. Important: Street Maintenance Assessment District No. 7 funds along with a $500,000 annual contribution from the General Fund are used for the City’s annual (ongoing and long-term) street improvement projects. The annual street improvement projects do not cover potholes and routine maintenance. Potholes and routine maintenance are paid separately through the City’s Public Works (General Fund) budget. The City of La Habra Heights Roads Advisory Committee assists the City Council and staff with …

Street Improvement Project: Contract Awarded Click Here to Read More »