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Property taxes in Elk Grove

Property tax in Elk Grove: the Mello-Roos districts the city formed and the state rules, with a link to every source.

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Key points

Mello-Roos districts — local data The state rules underneath — state law Mills Act contracts for historic homes — Elk Grove rule Utility users tax — Elk Grove rule

Elk Grove property tax: the 3 Mello-Roos districts the city formed, the levies and the Prop 13 rules, with each source. The county sets and collects the tax.

Each block below is marked county or state data, Elk Grove code or CA state law, and links to its source (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Mello-Roos districts

State data Elk Grove has formed 3 Mello-Roos community facilities districts. A home inside one pays a special tax on its property tax bill, in addition to the rate above.

  • Elk Grove CFD No 2002-1 (bonds run to 2038)
  • Elk Grove CFD No 2003-1 (bonds run to 2038)
  • Elk Grove CFD No 2005-1 (bonds run to 2051)

The state data gives no tax amounts. Your tax bill shows them; the address lookup lists the districts named for the city. School, water and other districts may have formed districts here too. Source: California State Treasurer, DebtWatch (reporting year 2025).

The state rules underneath

CA state law California law sets this statewide. 1% property tax limit (Prop 13): The general property tax on real property may not exceed 1% of its full cash value; voter-approved bond debt is levied on top (Cal. Const. art. XIII A, § 1(a), (b)). 2% annual cap on assessed value: The base year value rises each year by the California CPI change, but never more than 2% (Rev. & Tax. Code § 51(a)(1)(D)). California property tax rules — the full state rule →

Mills Act contracts for historic homes

Elk Grove code What Elk Grove's code adds
Mills Act tax incentive
  • The city processes Mills Act contract applications. The Historic Preservation Committee recommends and the City Council gives final approval.
    Applies: Applies to local historical resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, or Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources.
    § 7.00.120 · code text
    The City shall process Mills Act contract applications pursuant to the Mills Act.
  • The term is a minimum of 10 years.
    Applies: Applies to a Mills Act or historical property contract.
    § 7.00.120 · code text
    A formal agreement, generally known as a Mills Act or historical property contract, is executed between the local government and the property owner to implement property tax reductions in exchange for preservation and/or improvements to qualified historical resources for a minimum ten (10) year term.

Utility users tax

Elk Grove code What Elk Grove's code adds
Tax on electricity
  • 2.25% of electricity charges.
    § 3.40.060 · code text
    The tax imposed by this section shall be at the rate of two and 25/100ths (2.25%) percent of the charges made for such electricity, and for any supplemental services or other associated activities directly related to and/or necessary for the provision of electricity to the service user, which are provided by a service supplier or nonutility service supplier to a service user.
Tax on gas
  • 2.25% of gas charges.
    § 3.40.070 · code text
    The tax imposed by this section shall be at the rate of two and 25/100ths (2.25%) percent of the charges made for such gas, including all services related to the storage, transportation and delivery of such gas.
Tax on water, phone or cable
  • 2.25% of the charges.
    Applies: Telecommunications services.
    § 3.40.040 · code text
    The tax imposed by this section shall be at the rate of two and 25/100ths (2.25%) percent of the charges made for such services and shall be collected from the service user by the telecommunications services supplier or its billing agent.
  • 2.25% of the charges.
    Applies: Video services.
    § 3.40.050 · code text
    The tax imposed by this section shall be at the rate of two and 25/100ths (2.25%) percent of the charges made for such services and shall be collected from the service user by the video service supplier or its billing agent.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elk Grove have Mello-Roos districts?

Yes. Elk Grove has formed 3 Mello-Roos community facilities districts (State Treasurer data). Only homes inside a district pay its special tax.

Does Elk Grove offer Mills Act property tax contracts?

Elk Grove's code: The city processes Mills Act contract applications. The Historic Preservation Committee recommends and the City Council gives final approval. (Applies to local historical resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, or Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources.) (§ 7.00.120); The term is a minimum of 10 years. (Applies to a Mills Act or historical property contract.) (§ 7.00.120).

Does Elk Grove charge a utility users tax?

Elk Grove's code: 2.25% of electricity charges. (§ 3.40.060); 2.25% of gas charges. (§ 3.40.070).

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