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“The Sacramento County Transportation Mitigation Fee is imposed on new development to ensure that it pays its fair share of roadway improvements, the need for which is triggered in whole or in part by new development.”
“The expected proceeds of the fee were tentatively allocated as follows: 35% Local streets and roads for capital improvements and rehabilitation / 20% Public transit for capital improvements and rehabilitation / 20% Local interchange upgrades, safety projects, and congestion relief improvements on the local freeway system, including bus and carpool lane projects. / 15% Smart Growth Incentive Program / 10% Transportation Project Environmental Mitigation, including, but not limited to, habitat conservation, open space preservation, habitat replacement, and recreation, and overall environmental enhancement of transportation facilities to the benefit of local transit users and neighborhoods.”
“The SCTMFP Fee schedule shall be uniform throughout the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County.”
2009-04-01
“STA Resolution STA-2006-006 adopting the Sacramento Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (SCTMFP) Nexus Study and Setting SCTMFP Fee Rates Effective April 1, 2009, provides that protocols related to SCTMFP Fee implementation issues, including but not limited to, required dates of Fee remittances to STA and documentation to be submitted by each participating agency, shall be established by future resolution of the STA and contracts between the STA and the participating agencies.”
Sacramento Transportation Authority Ordinance No. STA-04-01 (Measure A); rates first set by STA Resolution STA-2006-006
“STA Resolution STA-2006-006 adopting the Sacramento Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (SCTMFP) Nexus Study and Setting SCTMFP Fee Rates Effective April 1, 2009, provides that protocols related to SCTMFP Fee implementation issues, including but not limited to, required dates of Fee remittances to STA and documentation to be submitted by each participating agency, shall be established by future resolution of the STA and contracts between the STA and the participating agencies.”
at building permit
“The Entity shall collect SCTMFP Fees at the time of issuance of a final building permit for a Development Project, at the same time it collects its own fees, or as otherwise required or permitted pursuant to CGC Section 66007.”
City of Citrus Heights — collected by the City and remitted to the Sacramento Transportation Authority semi-annually
“STA does not directly adopt or impose development impact fees. Under the SCTMFP, STA requires its member agencies to adopt and impose such fees as a condition of receiving an allocation of Measure A sales tax revenues.”
“Exemptions from the SCTMFP Fees. The following Development Projects shall not be subject to the SCTMFP Fee: a. Accessory Dwelling Units less than 750 square feet. b. The rehabilitation or reconstruction of any residential or non-residential structure where there is no net increase in square footage. Any increase in square footage shall pay the established applicable fee rate for that portion of square footage that is new. c. New low-income housing as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5 and very low-income housing as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50105. d. Projects intended for public use where the applicant is one of the Participating Agencies. e. Any development project that is subject of a valid development agreement entered into pursuant to CGC Section 65864 prior to April 1, 2009, that includes a provision exempting it from future fees or fee increases; provided, however, that if the term of such a development agreement is extended after April 1, 2009, the SCTMFP shall be imposed. f. Any development project for which an application for a vesting tentative map authorization by CGC Section 66498.1 was deemed complete prior to April 1, 2009.”
“Re-purposing/Reuse of existing buildings. Fee applicable only to net increase in ADT's compared to prior established use.”
“Payment by all Development Projects. Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Amended Agreement, the SCTMFP Fee shall be payable by all Development Projects within the jurisdiction of the Entity for which building permits are issued on or after April 1, 2009.”
Every published rate
| Land use | House size | Basis | Effective | Amount |
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| Single-family detached | >2,400 sf | per DU | 1 Jul 2026 | $1,800 |
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SCTMFP Fee Schedule 2026, effective 2026-07-01, "Fees for Residential Development Types" table · source document ↗
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| Single-family detached | 1,601-2,400 sfthis home | per DU | 1 Jul 2026 | $1,638 |
SCTMFP Fee Schedule 2026, effective 2026-07-01, "Fees for Residential Development Types" table · source document ↗
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| Single-family detached | 1,201-1,600 sf | per DU | 1 Jul 2026 | $1,510 |
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| Single-family detached | 801-1,200 sf | per DU | 1 Jul 2026 | $1,388 |
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| Single-family detached | <=800 sf | per DU | 1 Jul 2026 | $1,132 |
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| Multi-family | Multi-family Residential — Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $1,646 |
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| Multi-family | Multi-family Residential — Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $1,499 |
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| Multi-family | Multi-family Residential — Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $1,381 |
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| Multi-family | Multi-family Residential — Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $1,271 |
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| Multi-family | Multi-family Residential — Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $1,035 |
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| Senior | Single-Family Residential, Senior — Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $822.00 |
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| Senior | Single-Family Residential, Senior — Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $748.00 |
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| Senior | Multi-family Residential, Senior — Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $728.00 |
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| Senior | Single-Family Residential, Senior — Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $690.00 |
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| Senior | Multi-family Residential, Senior — Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $663.00 |
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| Senior | Single-Family Residential, Senior — Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $634.00 |
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| Senior | Multi-family Residential, Senior — Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $611.00 |
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| Senior | Multi-family Residential, Senior — Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $562.00 |
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| Senior | Single-Family Residential, Senior — Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $517.00 |
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| Senior | Multi-family Residential, Senior — Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) | per unit | — | $458.00 |
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