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65th Street Redevelopment Project Area

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WHAT IS HAPPENING?

The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento City Council has completed the process of adopting of a redevelopment plan and redevelopment project area for the properties in and around 65th Street and Folsom Boulevard.  Please see map for the boundaries of the redevelopment area.  The redevelopment plan provides the Redevelopment Agency the ability to receive and spend tax increment revenue, help improve public infrastructure, prepare sites for development, assemble property, participate in the redevelopment of a property, encourage private development, and produce affordable housing for low-and-moderate income families.

WHY IS THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT AREA BEING PROPOSED?

The City of Sacramento desires to see the area improved in a manner consistent with the City’s General Plan and specific plans by funding improvements around the transit station, improving property values, developing vacant properties, and redeveloping underutilized properties.  Because these goals have not been accomplished by the private sector through previous efforts of the City, redevelopment was approved for the area.  In addition, redevelopment enables assistance on housing and commercial projects and programs, as well as public infrastructure projects.

WHAT IS REDEVELOPMENT?

Redevelopment is a process specifically authorized under California law to assist local governments in revitalizing their communities.  Redevelopment can rehabilitate properties, build new housing, create jobs, improve public infrastructure and facilities, and stimulate private businesses and development.

NOW THAT THE AREA IS ADOPTED, WHAT DOES THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN MEAN TO MY PROPERTY?

Properties within the redevelopment project boundaries that meet redevelopment requirements are eligible for redevelopment benefits, such as financial incentives for rehabilitation and redevelopment.  Living or owning property in or near a redevelopment project area means that as redevelopment of the area progresses, you will see gradual improvements.  There is not eminent domain (condemnation) authority over residentially occupied properties in the area.

WHAT OTHER PARTS OF SACRAMENTO ARE IN A REDEVELOPMENT AREA?

There are twelve other redevelopment project areas located throughout the City and County of Sacramento: Alkali Flat, Army Depot, Auburn Boulevard, Del Paso Heights, Downtown, Franklin Boulevard, Mather/McClellan, North Sacramento, Oak Park, Richards Boulevard, Stockton Boulevard and Walnut Grove.

WILL REDEVELOPMENT RAISE MY TAXES?

No. Redevelopment agencies have no constitutional authority to raise or levy taxes.  Property taxes can only be changed as a result of a reassessment by the county, which typically occurs upon the sale of a property or significant improvements. Redevelopment funds are the result of the rise in property values, not in increase in tax rates.

HOW CAN THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS?

The 65th Street Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC), made up of residents, businesses, and community based organizations in the area, meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month on redevelopment items within the area.  This insures that the insight and perspectives of those who have an interest in the area are represented.  All RAC meetings are open to the public and we encourage your participation.

Please click on the "Public Meetings" link at the top of this page for more information.