Special Assessments Are Levied to Pay for Specific Improvements That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Special assessments are levied to pay for specific improvements that benefit a particular group of properties. All of the following characteristics of special assessments are true EXCEPT:

• A) They are considered ad valorem taxes.
• B) They are applied as pro rata charges.
• C) They are levied directly on the properties benefited.
• D) They are commonly used to finance streets, storm water systems, sidewalks, and other area improvements.

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