Latest snapshot: the three months ending August 2026
On October 19, the Rancho Cordova City Council took up three housing items. One is a new residential project seeking its key design and lot-layout approvals. The other two are final sign-offs that move Lennar's Douglas 103 neighborhoods closer to construction.
The Planning Commission took up the design of a new downtown arena and a binding contract with its developer, clearing the way for the city to sell publicly owned land for the project.
The City Council updated its backyard-home regulations while the Planning Commission weighed a new Capital Village housing subdivision, part of a busy week of housing decisions.
The City Council updated its Accessory Dwelling Unit rules and cleared a key map for the Steelridge subdivision, while advancing financing tools for two large planned communities.
The city has scheduled a formal hearing for property owners in the planned Douglas 103 subdivision to weigh in on a new stormwater utility fee before it takes effect.
The City Council scheduled a formal protest hearing on a new stormwater utility fee tied to the Douglas 103 housing subdivision, giving property owners a chance to object before the charge takes effect.
Homes in the Sacramento suburb spent a median of 40 days on the market this summer, the same as last year, even as sales picked up and prices eased.
The typical rent climbed to $2,410 in July, up from $2,350 a year earlier, leaving the average household spending nearly a third of its income on housing.
The Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council amend the city's zoning code, teeing up a final decision on how certain specific uses are regulated across Rancho Cordova.
Homes lingered nearly a week longer on the market than a year ago, while sales volume climbed 11% and prices eased slightly, according to newly released Redfin data.