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TransportationSet by city fee ordinanceCitation Ch. 16.85

Measure A Transportation Fee

Levied by Sacramento Transportation Authority (rates set by the STA Governing Board under Measure A / STA Ordinance 04-01); imposed and collected locally by the City of Rancho Cordova on new development in Rancho Cordova. Authorized under the Mitigation Fee Act - Gov. Code Sec. 66000 et seq. Collected at building permit.

What one house pays

$1,638

For a typical home: a 2,000 sq ft detached house on a 0.13 acre lot, on a new subdivision lot — this fee varies by house size, so see the full schedule below.

Share of Rancho Cordova's total
2%
Total one-time fees here
$94,316
Adjustment
Adjusts yearly · ENR construction cost index · July
what the document says

annual, ENR 20-City Construction Cost Index, effective each July 1, by action of the STA Governing Board

Next expected change
1 Jul 2027 rate on file is stale
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A scheduled adjustment has passed since this rate took effect

This fee escalates annually. The rate on file is effective 30 Jun 2025, and at least one adjustment has fallen due since. The current amount is probably different, and for an indexed fee almost certainly higher. The next change after that is expected 1 Jul 2027.

The figure is published as held rather than projected forward, because a number computed from an index is not a number quoted from an adopted schedule. It is flagged so you can check the agency's current schedule before relying on it.

The record

Why it exists

“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.”

2024 Nexus Study Update Report, May 24, 2024, s. 5.1 Purpose of the Fee, p. 32 · source document ↗
What it pays for

“The Ordinance provides guidelines for the use of these funds as summarized below: 35% Local streets and roads capital improvements and rehabilitation; 20% Public transit capital improvements and rehabilitation; 20% Local interchange upgrades, safety projects, and congestion relief, including bus and carpool lanes; 15% Smart Growth Incentive Program; 10% Transportation Project Environmental Mitigation”

STA Governing Board, October 9, 2025, Agenda Item #9, "Background Information", p. 1 · source document ↗
Where it applies

“The Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (SCTMFP) was established to provide a uniform transportation mitigation fee on all new development in Sacramento County that will assist in funding road and transit system improvements as well as smart growth incentives needed to accommodate projected growth and development in the unincorporated portion of Sacramento County and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento.”

SCTMFP Annual Report (Fiscal Year 2024-25), item A "Brief description of the type of fee in the fund", p. 1 · source document ↗
When it was adopted

2009-04-01 (fee collection began); program approved by voters November 2004

“One component of Measure A was the introduction of a countywide transportation mitigation fee. This was enacted by the STA Board in Section VII of STA Ordinance 04-01. The stated goal was "to develop and implement a uniform transportation mitigation fee on all new development in Sacramento County that will assist in funding road and transit system improvements needed to accommodate projected growth and development.\”

GHD, "2024 Nexus Study Update Report", Sacramento Transportation Authority, May 24, 2024, s. 1.2 Background on the SCTMF Program, p. 1 · source document ↗
Who adopted it

STA Ordinance 04-01, Section VII (STA-level enactment); City implementing ordinance NOT FOUND in a document read

“One component of Measure A was the introduction of a countywide transportation mitigation fee. This was enacted by the STA Board in Section VII of STA Ordinance 04-01. The stated goal was "to develop and implement a uniform transportation mitigation fee on all new development in Sacramento County that will assist in funding road and transit system improvements needed to accommodate projected growth and development.\”

GHD, "2024 Nexus Study Update Report", Sacramento Transportation Authority, May 24, 2024, s. 1.2 Background on the SCTMF Program, p. 1 · source document ↗
When it is paid

at building permit

“This program allows residential and non-residential developers to defer eligible impact fees normally paid at the time of building permit issuance to the earlier of final inspection, issuance of temporary or final certificate of occupancy, or one-year from the date the fee deferral application was approved.”

City of Rancho Cordova Development Impact Fee Report, Public Review Draft, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025, "NOTE #2 – DEFERRED IMPACT FEES", p. 41 · source document ↗
Who collects it

City of Rancho Cordova, remitted to the Sacramento Transportation Authority

“Cities participating in the Measure A program are required to collect a fee for the Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (SCTMFP) based on rates approved by the STA Governing Board. The fees collected by each agency are remitted to the Authority semi-annually and used to fund road and transit system improvements needed to accommodate projected growth and development throughout the county.”

Attachment 4, STA Governing Board, March 10, 2022, Agenda Item #6, "ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE MEASURE A SACRAMENTO COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM RATES", Discussion, p. 1 · source document ↗
Who is exempt

“Based on this subsection, if an ADU is smaller than 750 square feet it is exempt from the SCTMF.”

2024 Nexus Study Update Report, May 24, 2024, s. 4.1.1 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), p. 24 · source document ↗

Every published rate

Land useHouse sizeBasisEffectiveAmount
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Single-family detached Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) per DU — $1,800
the line this rate was read from

“"The average CCI in 2025 was 13,901 compared to 13,571 in 2024. This represents an increase of 2.43 percent, and the fees are adjusted as such. The new rate shall be effective July 1, 2026." over the table "Land Use | New Rate($)" / "Single-Family Residential" / "Very Small (<=800 sq. ft.) | 1,132" / "Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 1,388" / "Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | 1,510" / "Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,638" / "Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,800"”

Sacramento County Department of Transportation, "SCTMFP Fee Schedule", the Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program schedule effective July 1, 2026 (one uniform countywide schedule, adopted by each member agency) · source document ↗
Single-family detached Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.)this home per DU 30 Jun 2025 $1,638

“"The average CCI in 2025 was 13,901 compared to 13,571 in 2024. This represents an increase of 2.43 percent, and the fees are adjusted as such. The new rate shall be effective July 1, 2026." over the table "Land Use | New Rate($)" / "Single-Family Residential" / "Very Small (<=800 sq. ft.) | 1,132" / "Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 1,388" / "Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | 1,510" / "Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,638" / "Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,800"”

Sacramento County Department of Transportation, "SCTMFP Fee Schedule", the Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program schedule effective July 1, 2026 (one uniform countywide schedule, adopted by each member agency) · source document ↗
Single-family detached Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) per DU — $1,510
the line this rate was read from

“"The average CCI in 2025 was 13,901 compared to 13,571 in 2024. This represents an increase of 2.43 percent, and the fees are adjusted as such. The new rate shall be effective July 1, 2026." over the table "Land Use | New Rate($)" / "Single-Family Residential" / "Very Small (<=800 sq. ft.) | 1,132" / "Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 1,388" / "Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | 1,510" / "Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,638" / "Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,800"”

Sacramento County Department of Transportation, "SCTMFP Fee Schedule", the Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program schedule effective July 1, 2026 (one uniform countywide schedule, adopted by each member agency) · source document ↗
Single-family detached Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) per DU — $1,388
the line this rate was read from

“"The average CCI in 2025 was 13,901 compared to 13,571 in 2024. This represents an increase of 2.43 percent, and the fees are adjusted as such. The new rate shall be effective July 1, 2026." over the table "Land Use | New Rate($)" / "Single-Family Residential" / "Very Small (<=800 sq. ft.) | 1,132" / "Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 1,388" / "Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | 1,510" / "Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,638" / "Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,800"”

Sacramento County Department of Transportation, "SCTMFP Fee Schedule", the Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program schedule effective July 1, 2026 (one uniform countywide schedule, adopted by each member agency) · source document ↗
Single-family detached Very Small (<=800 sq. ft.) per DU — $1,132
the line this rate was read from

“"The average CCI in 2025 was 13,901 compared to 13,571 in 2024. This represents an increase of 2.43 percent, and the fees are adjusted as such. The new rate shall be effective July 1, 2026." over the table "Land Use | New Rate($)" / "Single-Family Residential" / "Very Small (<=800 sq. ft.) | 1,132" / "Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 1,388" / "Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | 1,510" / "Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,638" / "Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,800"”

Sacramento County Department of Transportation, "SCTMFP Fee Schedule", the Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program schedule effective July 1, 2026 (one uniform countywide schedule, adopted by each member agency) · source document ↗
none
Multi-family Large (>2400 sq.ft.) per DU — $1,607
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential — Large (>2400 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 1,607”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family Medium (1601-2400 sq.ft.) per DU — $1,463
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential — Medium (1601-2400 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 1,463”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family Medium-Small (1201-1600 sq.ft.) per DU — $1,348
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential — Medium-Small (1201-1600 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 1,348”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family Small (801-1200 sq.ft.) per DU — $1,240
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential — Small (801-1200 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 1,240”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family Very Small (< 800 sq.ft.) per DU — $1,011
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential — Very Small (< 800 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 1,011”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Large (>2400 sq.ft.) per DU — $803.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior — Large (>2400 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 803”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Medium (1601-2400 sq.ft.) per DU — $730.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior — Medium (1601-2400 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 730”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Senior, Large (>2400 sq.ft.) per DU — $711.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior — Large (>2400 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 711”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Medium-Small (1201-1600 sq.ft.) per DU — $674.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior — Medium-Small (1201-1600 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 674”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Senior, Medium (1601-2400 sq.ft.) per DU — $647.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior — Medium (1601-2400 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 647”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Small (801-1200 sq.ft.) per DU — $619.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior — Small (801-1200 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 619”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Senior, Medium-Small (1201-1600 sq.ft.) per DU — $596.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior — Medium-Small (1201-1600 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 596”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Senior, Small (801-1200 sq.ft.) per DU — $549.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior — Small (801-1200 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 549”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Very Small (< 800 sq.ft.) per DU — $505.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior — Very Small (< 800 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 505”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Senior, Very Small (< 800 sq.ft.) per DU — $447.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior — Very Small (< 800 sq.ft.) | per Unit | $ 447”

the levying document · source document ↗

About these figures

Quoted, not summarized. Every amount and fact on this page is copied from the official document it links to. If we couldn’t find something in a document, we leave it blank instead of guessing.

Before any discounts. Some fees offer credits, waivers or phase-ins. They’re listed above but not subtracted, because whether you qualify depends on your project.

Check the date. Fees change. This page shows what was in force on the date at the top, with a link to the document that set it, so you can confirm the current amount yourself. How all of this is put together.

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