California Court of Appeals Reserves Decision on Property Assessment Fees, Classifies Fees as Tax Requiring Voter Approval

The California Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s decision in favor of Riverside County. The property owners challenged the legality of an annual fee for separate property assessments. The owners argued that the fee exceeded the actual cost of providing assessments, making it a tax that needed voter approval, which was not obtained. As a result, the court ordered a reversal and remand for further proceedings. [Scott v. County of Riverside, Cal. App. 4th Dist., No. D083412, 06/24/25]

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