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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It should be noted that the policies don’t protect buyers against increases in their regular association dues — only special assessments.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Following the safety law, condo associations scrambled to comply with the mandates, resulting in a spike in monthly maintenance fees and special assessments for unit owners.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
The Pflugerville City Council on Tuesday approved special assessment costs and the issuing of bonds for the Meadowlark Preserve public improvement district in eastern Pflugerville.
—Mason Rouser, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There is no provision for broader state financial assistance, nor does the bill ease the thresholds required to approve special assessments or secure institutional financing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Following the safety law, condo associations scrambled to comply with the mandates, resulting in a spike in monthly maintenance fees and special assessments for unit owners.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
The Pflugerville City Council on Tuesday approved special assessment costs and the issuing of bonds for the Meadowlark Preserve public improvement district in eastern Pflugerville.
—Mason Rouser, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There is no provision for broader state financial assistance, nor does the bill ease the thresholds required to approve special assessments or secure institutional financing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
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“Special assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20assessment. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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