Pennsylvania § 21A04 Assessment of benefits conferred

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 21A04 — Assessment of benefits conferred

Pennsylvania § 21A04

Title 8BOROUGHS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS

PartPART I

Ch. 21AASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES FOR

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Bluebook

8 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 21A04 (2026).

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(a)General rule.--In lieu of the front foot basis, council may elect to have the benefits of public improvements assessed, in whole or in part, upon property benefited, improved or accommodated by assessing an equal assessment on the properties benefited, improved or accommodated in proportion to the total cost of construction of the improvement. The amount of the charge on each property shall be determined by council.

(b)Certificate.--Council shall issue a certificate of assessment when assessing benefits upon property benefited, improved or accommodated, duly certified under the seal of the borough and attested by the president of council and secretary. The certificate of assessment shall be prima facie evidence in any suit for recovery of the same of the correctness and validity of t

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(a) General rule.--In lieu of the front foot basis, council may elect to have the benefits of public improvements assessed, in whole or in part, upon property benefited, improved or accommodated by assessing an equal assessment on the properties benefited, improved or accommodated in proportion to the total cost of construction of the improvement. The amount of the charge on each property shall be determined by council.

(b) Certificate.--Council shall issue a certificate of assessment when assessing benefits upon property benefited, improved or accommodated, duly certified under the seal of the borough and attested by the president of council and secretary. The certificate of assessment shall be prima facie evidence in any suit for recovery of the same of the correctness and validity of the assessment.