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50-579: The river and town are named after Scottish prospector William Downie, who settled here in 1850. 39°33′35″N 120°49′43″W  /  39.55972°N 120.82861°W  / 39.55972; -120.82861 This Sierra County, California -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in California is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Sierra County, California Sierra County ( / s i ˈ ɛr ə / )

100-410: A percentage . It may be expressed as a per mil (amount of tax per thousand currency units of property value), which is also known as a millage rate or mill (one-thousandth of a currency unit). To calculate the property tax, the authority multiplies the assessed value by the mill rate and then divides by 1,000. For example, a property with an assessed value of $ 50,000 located in a municipality with

150-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

200-529: A majority in the county was Jimmy Carter in 1976 . On November 4, 2008, Sierra County voted 64.2% for Proposition 8, which amended the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriages. In the 2009 special statewide election, Sierra County had the highest voter turnout of any county in California, with 53.6% of registered voters participating, according to the Los Angeles Times. The election

250-500: A mill rate of 20 mills would have a property tax bill of $ 1,000 per year. Property classes, tax rates, assessment rules and valuations vary by jurisdiction. Comparatively, Armenia ranks low internationally in terms of property tax to GDP ratio. Currently, it is 0.2% compared to the 2% global average. Based on the new amendments in the tax code, from 2021 property taxes are calculated based on market value prices, separately for apartments and residential houses. The new amendment removed

300-477: A permanent resident. The property purchased must be located in British Columbia, have a fair market value of $ 750,000 , be smaller than 1.25  acres and be used as a principle residence. It can be used in conjunction with the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership . The land property tax, called "territorial tax" or "contribution", is an annual amount paid quarterly by the property's owner. It

350-421: A population of 3,240. The racial makeup of Sierra County was 3,022 (93.3%) White , 6 (0.2%) African American , 44 (1.4%) Native American , 12 (0.4%) Asian , 2 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 75 (2.3%) from other races , and 79 (2.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 269 persons (8.3%). As of the census of 2000, there were 3,555 people, 1,520 households and 986 families residing in

400-598: A rent tax, which is based on rental income or imputed rent , and a land value tax , which is a levy on the value of land, excluding the value of buildings and other improvements. Under a property tax system, the government requires or performs an appraisal of the monetary value of each property, and tax is assessed in proportion to that value. The four broad types of property taxes are land, improvements to land (immovable man-made objects, such as buildings), personal property (movable man-made objects) and intangible property . Real property (also called real estate or realty)

450-418: A tax on vacant properties, which successfully reduced the vacancy rate. A special assessment tax is sometimes confused with property tax. These are two distinct forms of taxation: one ( ad valorem tax ) relies upon the fair market value of the property. The other (special assessment) relies upon a special enhancement called a "benefit" for its justification. The property tax rate is typically given as

500-668: Is Sierra County's most populous municipality and its only incorporated city, generally half of the meetings of the county's board of supervisors are held in Downieville and the other half are held in Loyalton. The county is governed by the five-member Sierra County Board of Supervisors, consisting of the following members as of August 2021. Law enforcement is provided by the Sierra County Sheriff's Department, headed by current Sierra County Sheriff-Coroner Michael "Mike" Fisher. Due to

550-488: Is a county located in the U.S. state of California . As of the 2020 census , the population was 3,236, making it California's second-least populous county. The county seat is Downieville ; the sole incorporated city is Loyalton . The county is in the Sierra Nevada , northeast of Sacramento on the border with Nevada . Sierra County was formed from parts of Yuba County in 1852. The county derives its name from

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600-561: Is a program by the BC government that offers qualifying first-time homebuyers a reduction or elimination of the property transfer tax. It can be used in conjunction with the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership . The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is also available in Ontario, which offers First Time Home Buyers a 750 dollar tax Rebate. In 2017 the Ontario Government also released

650-435: Is assessed when property is purchased or transferred. It is typically around 5% of the purchase price, payable by the purchaser. Other transfer charges may also apply, including special fees for investors from overseas. "Land tax" – also a state tax – is assessed every year on a property's value. Most Australians do not pay land tax, as most states provide a land tax exemption for the primary home or residence. Depending on

700-613: Is determined as a percentage of the property's "fiscal value", which is calculated by the Internal Revenue Service, based on the property's land and built area, construction materials, age, and use. The fiscal value, which is usually much lower than the market value, may be disputed by the owner. The annual levy varies between 1 and 2% of this value, depending on the property's use (residential, agricultural or commercial). Residential properties valued below US$ 40K (as of 2013) are not taxed; those above that threshold are taxed only on

750-409: Is not used for residential purposes. It applies to the following goods: Responsible for property tax The owner, not tenant, of the property must pay the tax. The owner liable for property tax can be an individual, company or legal entity (commercial company or real estate company). The tax is due each year from taxpayers who own property on 1 January of the tax year. If the property is sold during

800-493: Is responsible for payment. In summary, if you let out a property on an annual basis, the tenant is responsible for paying the Taxe d'Habitation, regardless of whether the property is furnished or unfurnished. This tax is based on various factors specific to the property, such as its location, and is determined by the local municipality, which means the amount of the tax can vary considerably. Property tax on built properties This

850-554: Is the Sierra Buttes Gold Mine was located in 1850 near Sierra City. The Gold Bluff Mine was located near Downieville in 1854. By 1880 the county was "crushing" 70,000 tons of quartz and had 266 miles of mining ditches. Since the enactment of the statute in which the California State Legislature defined the common boundary between Nevada and Sierra Counties in 1874, no survey was conducted to determine where

900-489: Is the combination of land and improvements. Forms of property tax vary across jurisdictions. Real property is often taxed based on its class. Classification is the grouping of properties based on similar use. Properties in different classes are taxed at different rates. Examples of property classes are residential, commercial, industrial and vacant real property. In Israel , for example, property tax rates are double for vacant apartments versus occupied apartments. France has

950-646: Is the most common tax in France. It is detailed in Article 1380 of the General Tax Code . Since it is a local tax, the property tax of built properties has a census role. The tax authorities count the new owners every year. Two conditions must be met to be subject to this tax: The property must be irremovable and must fall into the category of real buildings. This tax therefore applies to the following goods: Property tax on non-built properties This tax concerns land that

1000-509: Is today run by their daughter Janice Wright Buck. The other paper serving the county is The Mountain Messenger which is based in Downieville. The Messenger has been in constant publication since 1853 and is currently the longest-running weekly newspaper in the state of California. Its more notable former contributor was Mark Twain , at the time in hiding from Nevadan authorities and writing under his birth name of Samuel Clemens. This paper

1050-417: Is used to finance the budget of local authorities. The property tax comprises three different taxes: the tax on built properties, the tax on unbuilt properties, and a tax on household waste removal. Taxe d'Habitation is a local tax that must be paid by either the owner of a French property or the long-term tenant who is occupying it on January 1 of the tax year. The responsibility for payment depends on whether

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1100-413: Is usually a percentage of the taxable assessed value of the property. The taxable assessed value is commonly determined by the assessment service provider of the municipality. The annual property tax rate for any province contains at least two elements: the municipal rate and the education rate. The combination of municipal and education tax portions along with any base taxes or other special taxes determines

1150-783: The Federal Constitution . These are the current property taxes: Many provinces levy property tax on real estate based upon land use and value. This is the major source of revenue for most municipal governments . While property tax levels vary across municipalities, a common property assessment or valuation criterion is laid out in provincial legislation. The trend is to use a market value standard for valuation purposes with varying revaluation cycles. Multiple provinces established an annual reassessment cycle where market activity warrants, while others have longer periods between valuation periods. There are two types of property tax: annual property tax and land transfer tax. The annual property tax

1200-757: The Sierra Nevada . Prior to the California Gold Rush , the area was home to both the Maidu and the Washoe peoples. They generally summered in the higher elevations to hunt and fish, and returned to lower elevations for the winter months. After the discovery of gold in the Sierra foothills sparked the California Gold Rush, more than 16,000 miners settled in Sierra County between 1848 and 1860. Most mining settlements in

1250-475: The poverty line , including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over. Sierra County is served by two long-running local newspapers. The Sierra Valley region, which is partially within Sierra County, is served by the Sierra Booster , based in Loyalton. This paper has been published bi-weekly since 1949 when it was established by reporter, miner, and airman Hal Wright and his wife Allene. It

1300-467: The Land Transfer Tax Rebate, which allowed for up to 4,000 dollar rebate – ensuring that first time home buyers of homes valued under 368,000 dollars would not pay land transfer tax. The Newly Built Home Exemption is a program that reduces or eliminates the property transfer tax on new homes. The amount is limited to $ 13,000 for qualifying individuals who must be either a Canadian citizen or

1350-524: The South Fork of the Middle Yuba River to a point ten miles above the mouth of the latter. Since the line was not surveyed and the legislature never defined where the "point east of the source of the South Fork of the Middle Yuba River" was, the location of the straight air line between the state line and this point was unknown. As such, both counties claimed that the point east of the source, which itself

1400-403: The amount exceeding US$ 40K . Revenues go to the municipality administering the property's commune . All municipalities contribute a share of the revenue to a "common municipal fund" that is then redistributed back to municipalities according to a their needs (commune's poverty rate, etc.). Additionally, municipalities charge a quarterly trash collection tax, which is often paid together with

1450-550: The county sprung up along the North and Middle Forks of the Yuba River , both of which had rich deposits of gold. While some of the mining boom towns faded away once gold fever died down, other settlements such as Downieville and Sierra City have remained. Notable gold nuggets found in the county include a 26.5 pound specimen, avoirdupois , found by a group of sailors at Sailor Ravine, two miles above Downieville . A 51-pound specimen

1500-567: The county's sparse population and geographical obstacles, the Sheriff's Department operates a substation in Loyalton in addition to their main headquarters in Downieville. Sierra County at one time had favored the Democratic party in presidential elections and was one of few counties in California to be won by George McGovern . In more recent times it is a strongly Republican county in presidential and congressional elections. The last Democrat to win

1550-414: The county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km ). There were 2,202 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White , 0.2% Black or African American , 1.9% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.0% from other races , and 2.5% from two or more races. Six percent of

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1600-416: The following table is based on the 2010 census of Sierra County. † county seat 39°35′N 120°30′W  /  39.59°N 120.50°W  / 39.59; -120.50 Property tax A property tax (whose rate is expressed as a percentage or per mille , also called millage ) is an ad valorem tax on the value of a property. The tax is levied by the governing authority of

1650-599: The full amount of the tax. Land transfer tax is a provincial tax levied when purchasing a home or land in Canada. All provinces have a land transfer tax, except Alberta and Saskatchewan . In most provinces, the tax is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price. In Toronto there is an additional municipal tax. Ontario , British Columbia , Prince Edward Island , Montreal , and the City of Toronto offer land transfer tax rebates for first-time homebuyers. In British Columbia

1700-516: The general public may ride on a space-available basis. Sierraville-Dearwater Field Airport is a general aviation airport located near Sierraville. The closest major airport is in Reno . The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. As of 2015 the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Sierra County, California are: The 2010 United States Census reported that Sierra County had

1750-418: The jurisdiction in which the property is located. This can be a national government, a federated state , a county or other geographical region , or a municipality . Multiple jurisdictions may tax the same property . Often a property tax is levied on real estate . It may be imposed annually or at the time of a real estate transaction , such as in real estate transfer tax . This tax can be contrasted with

1800-443: The legislature defined the boundary in dispute by referencing Public Land Survey System lines. It also determined that the source of South Fork of the Middle Yuba River was that of several springs in the Sierra Nevada , contrary to the artificial English Lake, which ceased to exist after the failure of its dam in 1883, which is where the source of said waterway was in the eyes of Nevada County. The California Supreme Court affirmed

1850-412: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Eighteen percent were of English ancestry, 16% were of Irish , 11% German and 8% Italian ancestry. Over ninety-five (95.3) percent spoke English and 3.4% Spanish as their first language. There were 1,520 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 7.9% had

1900-461: The previously existing non-taxable property threshold, putting a minimum of 0.05% property tax. Real Estate Tax Rate on Residential Houses and Country Houses: Real Estate Tax Rate on Apartment building, Apartments and Non-Residential Areas: Australian property is taxed at both the state and council (local municipal) level. Taxes are payable by property owners – there is no property tax charged to renters. A state tax commonly called "stamp duty"

1950-403: The property is rented furnished or unfurnished, and whether the rental is long-term or short-term. If the property is rented unfurnished or furnished on a long-term basis, the tenant is responsible for paying the tax. However, if the property is rented out on a short-term basis, the owner is responsible for paying the tax. For leaseback properties, the management company that sub-lets the property

2000-654: The property transfer tax is equal to one percent tax on the first $ 200,000 of the purchase price, two percent on the remaining amount up to $ 2million and three percent on the rest. An additional 15% tax that applies only to non-resident foreign home buyers in Greater Vancouver started on 2 August 2016. Later in 2018 this was raised to 20%. The definition of foreign buyer includes international students and temporary foreign workers . Anti-avoidance measures include fines of $ 100,000 for individuals and $ 200,000 for corporations . The First Time Home Buyers Program

2050-487: The state, surcharge tax rates can apply to foreign owners. "Council rates" is a municipal tax levied by local government. This is assessed each year on a property's value. Council rates are around $ 1300 per annum for an average Australian household. Brazil is a Federation Republic, and its federated entities (internal States and Municipalities), as well as the Federal government, levy property taxes. They are all declared in

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2100-472: The straight line segment of the common boundary between the two counties ran. In particular, the statute, at the time codified as Section 3921 of the California Political Code, at the time stated: ...thence south on said state line (state of Nevada) to the northeast corner of Nevada County, a point east of the source of the South Fork of the Middle Yuba River; thence west to the source of, and down

2150-460: The territorial tax (if applicable). The law imposes a tax on each property. Public buildings are excluded (such as government buildings), as are religious buildings ( mosques and churches). Families owning private properties worth up to £E 2 million ($ 41,700) are exempt. Commercial stores with an annual rent value over £E1,200 are not exempt. In France, the property tax is a local tax payable by all owners of real estate located in France. This tax

2200-445: The trial courts decision on December 28, 1908. Sierra County, California covers 962 square miles according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The county comprises 953 square miles of land and 9 square miles of water. The county is located in the Sierra Nevada . The county has a diverse range of landscapes, from mountains to forests, with numerous lakes and streams. The area has opportunities for hiking, fishing, and hunting. Because Loyalton

2250-418: The year, the seller can ask for the tax to be shared with the buyer. Specific situations: Calculation of property tax and payment The calculation of the property tax is based on three components: The amount of property tax is equal to the tax base x the tax rate voted by the municipality. The tax base is equal to 50% of the cadastral rental value of the property (For non-built properties, this tax base

2300-411: Was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 35,827, and the median income for a family was $ 42,756. Males had a median income of $ 36,121 versus $ 30,000 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,815. About 9.0% of families and 11.3% of the population were below

2350-450: Was also unknown, was located in different places. This created a situation where a strip of land averaging 1.22 miles in width and around 31.29 square miles were under dispute, with Sierra County claiming that Nevada County was encroaching on their jurisdiction when attempting to levy property taxes . The trial court , that of Plumas County , sided with Sierra County, declaring that the disputed area had always belonged to Sierra County since

2400-653: Was found in 1853 by a group of Frenchmen in French Ravine. The 106 pound Monumental Nugget was found in Sept. 1869 at Sierra City . The Bald Mountain drift mine in Forest City was founded in Aug. 1864, and was the largest of its kind in the state at the time. The Bald Mountain Extension was located in 1874 east of Forest. The Monte Cristo Mine was located in 1854. The largest quartz-mine

2450-417: Was nearly double the overall voter turnout in the state, about 23%. There is only one traffic signal (a flashing red light at the intersection of highways 49 and 89) in Sierra County. In the winter of 2007 it was removed after an automobile accident and was replaced in the fall of 2008. Public transportation in Sierra County is limited to vans run by senior citizen agencies in Downieville and Loyalton which

2500-504: Was the center of considerable media attention in early 2020 when its future was uncertain with the retirement of Don Russell, who had owned and operated it for 30 years; it was saved by local retiree Carl Butz, who purchased the paper and runs it today. The Mountain Messenger is printed every Thursday by Feather Publishing Co., based in Quincy ; it is distributed across Sierra, eastern Plumas and western Nevada counties. The population ranking of

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