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The California Mills Act

Tax & ExemptionsCalifornia, Historic Preservation, Historical Property, Mills Act, Property Tax Reduction

Enacted in 1972, the Mills Act encourages the preservation and maintenance of Qualified Historic Structures by reducing property taxes

Private Cemeteries

Church Safety & ComplianceBurial, Cemetery, Church property, Historical Property, Land Use

Occasionally, we work with a church that has its private cemetery dedicated on its property and is looking to sell. Although not always the case, these cemeteries usually consist of cremated remains. Public vs. Private:Most people know a cemetery when they see one, but the California Health and Safety Code defines a Cemetery as either of the following: Ownership Transfers:When transferring ownership of a private cemetery, fifty percent or more, the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau in the Department of Consumer Affairs must be notified and provided with the name and […]