Measure A Transportation Mitigation Fee — Elk Grove

The record

Why it exists

“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.'”

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

What it pays for

“The Ordinance provides guidelines for the use of these funds as summarized below: 35% Local streets 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 FY 2024-25, s. A "Brief description of the type of fee in the fund", p. 1 · source document ↗

When it was adopted

2009-04-01 (fee effective date; Measure A 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.”

GHD, 2024 Nexus Study Update Report, Sacramento Transportation Authority, May 24, 2024, s. 1.2, p. 1 · source document ↗

Who adopted it

STA Ordinance 04-01, Section VII (Measure A); imposed locally by the City of Elk Grove

“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.”

GHD, 2024 Nexus Study Update Report, Sacramento Transportation Authority, May 24, 2024, s. 1.2, p. 1 · source document ↗

When it is paid

at building permit

“These development impact fees are due at the time of building permit issuance and may not be paid prior to permit issuance.”

2026 Development Related Fees, Last Updated July 1, 2026, p. 15, "DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAMS" · source document ↗

Who collects it

City of Elk Grove — collects on behalf of STA; base fee is a pass-through to STA, 2% admin is City-retained

“Base Fee / 7110000-2060603 (Pass-through to STA) | 2% Admin Fee / 3291540-3250206 (City Retained) | Transportation Fee Total”

2026 Development Related Fees, Last Updated July 1, 2026, p. 22, column headings of the Measure A Development Impact Fee table · 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 use	House size	Basis	Effective	Amount
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Single-family detached	>2,400 sf	per DU	1 Jul 2026	$1,836
the line this rate was read from “City of Elk Grove fee booklet, Last Updated 7/1/2026, "SACRAMENTO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION FEE / MEASURE A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE", columns "Base Fee (Pass-through to STA)" and "2% Admin Fee (City Retained)", RESIDENTIAL / Single-Family Residential: "Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) \| $1,800.00 \| $36.00 \| $1,836.00 per unit"” elkgrove.gov · source document ↗
Single-family detached	1,601-2,400 sfthis home	per DU	1 Jul 2026	$1,671
“City of Elk Grove fee booklet, Last Updated 7/1/2026, "SACRAMENTO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION FEE / MEASURE A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE", columns "Base Fee (Pass-through to STA)" and "2% Admin Fee (City Retained)", RESIDENTIAL / Single-Family Residential: "Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) \| $1,638.00 \| $32.76 \| $1,670.76 per unit"” elkgrove.gov · source document ↗
Single-family detached	1,201-1,600 sf	per DU	1 Jul 2026	$1,540
the line this rate was read from “City of Elk Grove fee booklet, Last Updated 7/1/2026, "SACRAMENTO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION FEE / MEASURE A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE", columns "Base Fee (Pass-through to STA)" and "2% Admin Fee (City Retained)", RESIDENTIAL / Single-Family Residential: "Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq.ft.) \| $1,510.00 \| $30.20 \| $1,540.20 per unit"” elkgrove.gov · source document ↗
Single-family detached	801-1,200 sf	per DU	1 Jul 2026	$1,416
the line this rate was read from “City of Elk Grove fee booklet, Last Updated 7/1/2026, "SACRAMENTO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION FEE / MEASURE A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE", columns "Base Fee (Pass-through to STA)" and "2% Admin Fee (City Retained)", RESIDENTIAL / Single-Family Residential: "Small (801-1,200 sq.ft.) \| $1,388.00 \| $27.76 \| $1,415.76 per unit"” elkgrove.gov · source document ↗
Single-family detached	<=800 sf	per DU	1 Jul 2026	$1,155
the line this rate was read from “City of Elk Grove fee booklet, Last Updated 7/1/2026, "SACRAMENTO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION FEE / MEASURE A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE", columns "Base Fee (Pass-through to STA)" and "2% Admin Fee (City Retained)", RESIDENTIAL / Single-Family Residential: "Very Small (≤800 sq.ft.) \| $1,132.00 \| $22.64 \| $1,154.64 per unit"” elkgrove.gov · source document ↗
none
Multi-family	Large (>2,400 sq. ft.)	per DU	—	$1,679
the line this rate was read from “Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) $ 1,646.00 $ 32.92 $ 1,678.92 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family	Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.)	per DU	—	$1,529
the line this rate was read from “Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) $ 1,499.00 $ 29.98 $ 1,528.98 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family	Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$1,409
the line this rate was read from “Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq.ft.) $ 1,381.00 $ 27.62 $ 1,408.62 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family	Small (801-1,200 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$1,296
the line this rate was read from “Small (801-1,200 sq.ft.) $ 1,271.00 $ 25.42 $ 1,296.42 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Multi-family	Very Small (≤800 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$1,056
the line this rate was read from “Multi-Family Residential / Very Small (≤800 sq.ft.) $ 1,035.00 $ 20.70 $ 1,055.70 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Large (>2,400 sq. ft.)	per DU	—	$838.44
the line this rate was read from “Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) $ 822.00 $ 16.44 $ 838.44 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.)	per DU	—	$762.96
the line this rate was read from “Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) $ 748.00 $ 14.96 $ 762.96 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Multi-Family Senior, Large (>2,400 sq. ft.)	per DU	—	$742.56
the line this rate was read from “Large (>2,400 sq. ft.) $ 728.00 $ 14.56 $ 742.56 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$703.80
the line this rate was read from “Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq.ft.) $ 690.00 $ 13.80 $ 703.80 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Multi-Family Senior, Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.)	per DU	—	$676.26
the line this rate was read from “Medium (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) $ 663.00 $ 13.26 $ 676.26 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Small (801-1,200 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$646.68
the line this rate was read from “Small (801-1,200 sq.ft.) $ 634.00 $ 12.68 $ 646.68 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Multi-Family Senior, Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$623.22
the line this rate was read from “Medium-Small (1,201-1,600 sq.ft.) $ 611.00 $ 12.22 $ 623.22 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Multi-Family Senior, Small (801-1,200 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$573.24
the line this rate was read from “Small (801-1,200 sq.ft.) $ 562.00 $ 11.24 $ 573.24 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Very Small (≤800 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$527.34
the line this rate was read from “Single-Family Residential, Senior / Very Small (≤800 sq.ft.) $ 517.00 $ 10.34 $ 527.34 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
Senior	Multi-Family Senior, Very Small (≤800 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$467.16
the line this rate was read from “Multi-Family Residential, Senior / Very Small (≤800 sq.ft.) $ 458.00 $ 9.16 $ 467.16 per unit” the levying document · source document ↗
ADU	Very Small (<750 sq.ft.)	per DU	—	$0.00
the line this rate was read from “Accessory Dwelling Units / Very Small (<750 sq.ft.) $ - $ - $ -” the levying document · source document ↗

The record

Every published rate

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