Mills act historic property preservation agreements
Community & Economic Development Department
City Council
October 20, 2026
The Mills Act Program is a local property tax incentive designed to encourage restoration, rehabilitation, and preservation of privately owned properties In 1976, the Mills Act was enacted by the State of California and grants local governments the ability to provide property tax abatements to the owners of qualified historic properties In 2004, it was implemented by the City Council
about THE MILLS ACT PROGRAM
Staff recommends that City Council:
Approve fifteen Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with the following applicants for a minimum term of ten years with annual automatic renewals:
3673 Linwood Pl (Walden)
2881 Rumsey Dr (Mckeith)
3601 Linwood Pl (Lugo)
3869 Linwood Pl (Allen)
4438 5th St (Guizlo)
4989 Magnolia Ave (Dover & Wolf)
3221 Redwood Dr (Coleman)
3770 Locust St (Timerman & Reames)
4485 6th St (Johnson)
2139 Archdale St (Kanda)
5958 Edith Ave (Ricci & Gaissert)
4562 Orange St (4562 Orange Street LLC)
4536 Indian Hill Rd (Garcia Negrete & Valadez)
3595 University Ave (Cabrillo Landmark Management LLC)
3630 Castle Reagh Pl (Davidge)
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