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Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (Measure A)

Levied by City of Citrus Heights (the fee is imposed by the Entity; the Sacramento Transportation Authority sets the uniform rate and administers the program under Ordinance No. STA-04-01) on new development in Citrus Heights. 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 Citrus Heights's total
4%
Total one-time fees here
$43,260
Adjustment
Adjusts yearly · ENR construction cost index
what the document says

ENR-CCI annual

Next expected change
1 Jul 2027

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, GHD for Sacramento Transportation Authority, May 24, 2024, s. 5.1 Purpose of the Fee · source document ↗
What it pays for

“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.”

2024 Nexus Study Update Report, May 24, 2024, s. 1.2 Background on the SCTMF Program, p. 1 · source document ↗
Where it applies

“The SCTMFP Fee schedule shall be uniform throughout the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County.”

Measure A SCTMFP Agreement on Operating Protocols, Amended August 2024, Recital D · source document ↗
When it was adopted

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.”

Measure A SCTMFP Agreement on Operating Protocols, Amended August 2024, Recital H · source document ↗
Who adopted it

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.”

Measure A SCTMFP Agreement on Operating Protocols, Amended August 2024, Recital H · source document ↗
When it is paid

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.”

Measure A SCTMFP Agreement on Operating Protocols, Amended August 2024, s. 4.1.a Collection of Fees · source document ↗
Who collects it

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.”

STA Governing Board, October 9, 2025, Agenda Item #9, "Review Information and Approve the Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program Annual Report Fiscal Year 2024-25", p. 3 "SCTMFP Annual Reports" · source document ↗
Who is exempt

“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.”

Measure A SCTMFP Agreement on Operating Protocols, Amended August 2024, s. 4.4 · source document ↗
Credits and offsets

“Re-purposing/Reuse of existing buildings. Fee applicable only to net increase in ADT's compared to prior established use.”

Measure A SCTMFP Agreement on Operating Protocols, Amended August 2024, s. 4.5 · source document ↗
How it changes

“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.”

Measure A SCTMFP Agreement on Operating Protocols, Amended August 2024, s. 4.2 · source document ↗

Every published rate

Land useHouse sizeBasisEffectiveAmount
—
Single-family detached >2,400 sf per DU 1 Jul 2026 $1,800
the line this rate was read from

“Land Use | New Rate($) ... Single-Family Residential ... Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,800”

SCTMFP Fee Schedule 2026, effective 2026-07-01, "Fees for Residential Development Types" table · source document ↗
Single-family detached 1,601-2,400 sfthis home per DU 1 Jul 2026 $1,638

“Land Use | New Rate($) ... Single-Family Residential ... Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,638”

SCTMFP Fee Schedule 2026, effective 2026-07-01, "Fees for Residential Development Types" table · source document ↗
Single-family detached 1,201-1,600 sf per DU 1 Jul 2026 $1,510
the line this rate was read from

“Land Use | New Rate($) ... Single-Family Residential ... Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | 1,510”

SCTMFP Fee Schedule 2026, effective 2026-07-01, "Fees for Residential Development Types" table · source document ↗
Single-family detached 801-1,200 sf per DU 1 Jul 2026 $1,388
the line this rate was read from

“Land Use | New Rate($) ... Single-Family Residential ... Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 1,388”

SCTMFP Fee Schedule 2026, effective 2026-07-01, "Fees for Residential Development Types" table · source document ↗
Single-family detached <=800 sf per DU 1 Jul 2026 $1,132
the line this rate was read from

“Land Use | New Rate($) ... Single-Family Residential ... Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) | 1,132”

SCTMFP Fee Schedule 2026, effective 2026-07-01, "Fees for Residential Development Types" table · source document ↗
none (uniform countywide)
Multi-family Multi-family Residential — Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) per unit — $1,646
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential | per unit ... Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,646”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family Multi-family Residential — Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) per unit — $1,499
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential | per unit ... Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 1,499”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family Multi-family Residential — Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) per unit — $1,381
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential | per unit ... Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq.​ ft.) | 1,381”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family Multi-family Residential — Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) per unit — $1,271
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential | per unit ... Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 1,271”

the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family Multi-family Residential — Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) per unit — $1,035
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential | per unit ... Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) | 1,035”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Single-Family Residential, Senior — Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) per unit — $822.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 822”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Single-Family Residential, Senior — Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) per unit — $748.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 748”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Residential, Senior — Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) per unit — $728.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) | 728”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Single-Family Residential, Senior — Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) per unit — $690.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | 690”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Residential, Senior — Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) per unit — $663.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) | 663”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Single-Family Residential, Senior — Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) per unit — $634.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 634”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Residential, Senior — Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) per unit — $611.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq. ft.) | 611”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Residential, Senior — Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) per unit — $562.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Small (801-1,200 sq. ft.) | 562”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Single-Family Residential, Senior — Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) per unit — $517.00
the line this rate was read from

“Single-Family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) | 517”

the levying document · source document ↗
Senior Multi-family Residential, Senior — Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) per unit — $458.00
the line this rate was read from

“Multi-family Residential, Senior | per unit ... Very Small (≤800 sq. ft.) | 458”

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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