Homeowners and business owners may petition the Board of Supervisors for the formation of a street light assessment district. If the petition is granted, a consulting engineer is hired to design the system, and a contract is let for the installation of the street lights. The cost of forming the assessment district, designing the street light system, installing the lights, and financing the installation is borne by the property owners and is repaid over a number of years. Property or business owners who successfully form an assessment district see TWO charges on their property tax bills, one charge for the street light assessment district, and one for street light operation and maintenance by the County. 

For more information on assessment district formation contact:

    Sacramento County 
    Municipal Services Agency
    Infrastructure Finance Section
    827 7^TH Street, Room 304
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    (916) 874-6525
    DSSIFSWeb@SacCounty.net