special assessment

noun

: a specific tax levied on private property to meet the cost of public improvements that enhance the value of the property

Examples of special assessment in a Sentence

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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 If a homeowner does not pay their regular or special assessments, the HOA can take drastic steps to recoup its money. Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 24 July 2024 In another case, a residential vacant lot with a market value of $26,000 would pay nearly $32,000 in special assessments over 40 years, not counting interest. Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024 In addition to her prison sentence, Gonzalez was ordered to a supervised release of three years and to pay a special assessment of $300. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for special assessment 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of special assessment was in 1875

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“Special assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20assessment. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

special assessment

noun
: a specific tax levied on private property to meet the cost of public improvements that provide a special benefit enhancing the value of the property
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