Tax a lien.
San José Municipal Code § 4.58.250
in effect4.58.250 - Tax a lien.
The amount of tax, penalty and interest imposed under the provisions of this chapter is hereby assessed against the property upon the transfer of which the tax is imposed, and if not paid when due, such tax shall constitute an assessment against such property and shall be a lien on the property for the amount thereof, which lien shall continue until the amount thereof including all penalties and interest are paid, or until it is discharged of record. Any person owing money to the city under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to an action brought in the name of the city for the recovery of such amount.
(Ord. 21581.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4REFIBUTA_CH4.58REPRCOTA_4.58.250TALIFetched: 11/1/2026
