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AB-1033
AB-1033: Changes to Eminent Domain Appraisal Costs
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:05 AM
In one sentence
This law raises the maximum amount public agencies must pay for property owners' independent appraisals when land is taken through eminent domain.
What it does
- Raises the limit on appraisal costs from $5,000 to higher amounts based on how much of the property is taken.
- Requires public entities to pay up to $8,000 for appraisals when they take all of a property.
- Requires public entities to pay up to $15,000 for appraisals when they take only part of a property.
Who it affects
- Property owners whose land is acquired or partially taken by public entities through eminent domain.
- Public agencies and government bodies that exercise the power of eminent domain to buy property for public use.
Limits and unknowns
- The official source material does not specify when this law will officially take effect.
- The bill text contains conflicting statements about the new limit, mentioning both a specific $15,000 cap for partial takings and a general increase to an $8,000 limitation.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Eminent domain: appraisals: compensation.
Official activity
Bill history
- Senate - Appropriations