Placer County New Construction Homes for Sale
By Matthew Martinez, Founder, CEO & Managing Broker, Diamond Real Estate Group. California DRE #01869679.
Most new construction in Placer County is in planned communities on the valley floor: the specific plan areas of west Roseville, Lincoln’s numbered villages, and county plans such as Placer Vineyards and Placer Ranch. Before you sign a builder’s contract, find every Mello-Roos (community facilities district) tax on the lot, read the subdivision public report, and understand the warranty and repair process California’s SB 800 gives you.
This page covers plans, rules and costs only, with no prices or market statistics. For the full county picture, start on our Placer County homes page.
At a glance
| Item | What to know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where new homes are planned | Roseville specific plans (Sierra Vista, Creekview, Amoruso Ranch and others); Lincoln villages; county plans including Placer Vineyards, Placer Ranch, Bickford Ranch, Riolo Vineyards and Regional University | City of Roseville, City of Lincoln, Placer County |
| Placer Vineyards (county) | About 5,230 acres in southwest Placer, planned for 14,132 residential units | Placer County: Specific Plans |
| Spotting Mello-Roos on a bill | Tax code description ending in "MR"; the charge runs until the bonds are paid off | Placer County Auditor-Controller FAQ |
| Builder’s minimum warranty | At least one year on fit and finish items such as cabinets, flooring, countertops, paint and trim | Civil Code 900 |
| Outside time limit for SB 800 claims | Generally 10 years after substantial completion | Civil Code 941 |
| Public report | Builder or selling agent must give it to you before you sign the sales contract | DRE: New residential housing FAQ |
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Where to look in Placer County
Roseville. The city lists its specific plans on its planning pages, and the newest growth areas sit on the west side. The Sierra Vista Specific Plan covers 2,064 acres west of Fiddyment Road and north of Baseline Road, land annexed from the unincorporated county. It was adopted in May 2010 and entitles 8,679 single-family and multifamily units. The Creekview Specific Plan, adopted September 19, 2012, covers 501 acres north and west of the West Roseville Specific Plan, with 2,011 units. The city’s list also includes Amoruso Ranch, West Roseville, Northwest Roseville, North Roseville, Highland Reserve North and Del Webb. Browse Roseville real estate, and read our Roseville association and assessment costs guide before you compare floor plans across communities.
Lincoln. The City of Lincoln publishes its specific plans and general development plans: the Village 1, Village 5 and Village 7 specific plans and the Special Use District B Northeast Quadrant plan, each paired with a general development plan. Village 1 also has a published infrastructure and public facilities financing plan, which is worth reading if you are buying there. Lincoln is a separate city with its own planning and building departments; it does not have its own page on our site yet, so ask us for listings.
Unincorporated Placer County. The county’s specific plans page lists Placer Vineyards (about 5,230 acres in southwest Placer, planned for 14,132 homes, commercial, parks and open space), Placer Ranch (a 2,213-acre plan area within the Sunset Area), Bickford Ranch (about 1,928 acres of residential, parks, public facilities and open space), Riolo Vineyards and the Regional University Specific Plan. In these areas the county, not a city, is the planning and building authority, even when the mailing address says Roseville. Our Placer County jurisdiction and permit research guide shows how to confirm who governs a lot.
Foothills. Around Auburn, Loomis and the unincorporated foothills, new homes are more often one-off builds or small subdivisions than large plans. Those lots raise well, septic, insurance and road-access questions; see our valley, foothill and mountain comparison and home insurance and site access in Placer County. For more on how the towns differ, read where to live in Placer County.
What to check before you buy
1. Every special tax on the lot. A specific plan area usually comes with a financing plan, and that often means one or more community facilities districts. Placer County’s Auditor-Controller explains that a CFD issues bonds after a two-thirds vote, places the special tax on the bill as a direct charge to repay principal and interest, and keeps it in place until the bonds are paid off. On the bill, a Mello-Roos line has a tax code description ending in "MR." Only the levying agency has maturity information, so call the number printed next to the charge. On a lot a builder is selling, the subdivider must give you a signed Notice of Special Tax before you sign the contract, under Government Code 53341.5. Our Mello-Roos guide and Placer County HOA, assessment and property tax records guide explain what to request.
2. The HOA and its budget. Many planned communities have a master association, and some add a sub-association. Ask for the CC&Rs, budget, reserve study and rules before you sign; our HOA documents guide lists the full set.
3. The DRE public report. Under Business and Professions Code 11018.2, a builder may not sell lots in a California residential subdivision until it has a Subdivision Public Report from the Department of Real Estate. The DRE says the builder or selling agent must give you the report before you sign. Read it for disclosures about the project, the HOA and special taxes.
4. Your first-year tax bills. A newly built home is reassessed when construction is complete and again when you buy, so expect one or more supplemental bills on top of the regular bill. Plan for them with our supplemental tax bill guide, and review the preliminary title report for recorded CFD notices and easements.
5. Your own inspection. County and city inspectors check code compliance, not workmanship or finish. Hire your own inspector for a pre-drywall visit if the builder allows it and again before the final walk-through; see home inspections in California.
Builder warranties and SB 800
California’s Right to Repair Act, passed as SB 800, sets construction standards for new homes and a claims process in Civil Code 895 through 945.5. The basics for a Placer County buyer:
| Rule | What it says | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Fit and finish warranty | Builder must give at least a one-year written limited warranty on cabinets, mirrors, flooring, walls, countertops, paint and trim | Civil Code 900 |
| Documents at sale | Builder must provide maintenance recommendations, manufacturer warranty information and its own limited warranties, name an agent for claims, and give you a copy of the statute, initialed in the sales documents | Civil Code 912 |
| Plans on request | Within 30 days of a written request about structural, fire safety or soils issues, builder must provide plans, specifications, grading plans, final soils reports and DRE public reports, at your copying cost | Civil Code 912 |
| Notice before suing | Owner must send the builder written notice of the claim by certified mail, overnight mail or personal delivery; a customer service request does not count | Civil Code 910 |
| Time limit | Generally 10 years after substantial completion, with exceptions in the statute | Civil Code 941 |
Keep the warranty booklet, maintenance schedule and claims-agent notice with your closing papers, and pass them on when you sell, as the builder must tell you to do. A builder’s warranty is different from a home warranty service contract. For the full process, read buying new construction in California.
Bringing your own agent to a builder site
The sales staff in a model home work for the builder. If you want your own representation, bring your agent on your first visit or register them before you sign the guest card, since many builders set their own rules on when an outside agent can be registered. Ask how commission is handled; our guide to real estate commissions explains current practice. Your agent can compare incentives and review the builder’s purchase agreement, which is not the standard resale form. If you prefer a resale in a newer community, see how to make an offer.
Questions people ask
Where are most new homes being built in Placer County?
In planned areas on the valley floor: Roseville’s specific plans such as Sierra Vista and Creekview, Lincoln’s villages, and county plans such as Placer Vineyards and Placer Ranch. Check each plan’s status with the city or county, since phases open over many years.
Do new homes in Placer County have Mello-Roos?
Many planned-community lots carry one or more CFD taxes. Look for a tax code ending in "MR" on the bill, and ask the builder for the Notice of Special Tax required before you sign.
Is a new home in Placer Vineyards in Roseville?
No. Placer Vineyards is a county specific plan, so Placer County handles planning and building there. Confirm jurisdiction on the parcel record whatever the mailing address says.
What warranty does a California builder have to give?
At least a one-year written warranty on fit and finish items under Civil Code 900. SB 800’s construction standards and claims process cover other building components, generally for up to 10 years after substantial completion.
Should I get an inspection on a brand-new home?
Yes. City and county inspections confirm code compliance; a private inspector looks for workmanship issues you can list before closing. Check the contract for any limits on inspection timing.
Can I use my own agent at a builder’s sales office?
Usually, if you follow the builder’s registration rules. Bring your agent on your first visit and read the builder’s policy before you sign the guest card.
Why did I get a second tax bill after buying a new home?
Supplemental bills cover the change in assessed value from completed construction and from your purchase. They arrive separately from the regular bill and are often not paid from an impound account, so ask your lender.
Sources & notes
- Placer County: Specific Plans (Placer Vineyards acreage and units; Placer Ranch, Bickford Ranch, Riolo Vineyards, Regional University).
- City of Roseville: Sierra Vista Specific Plan (acreage, units, adoption; list of city specific plans).
- City of Roseville: Creekview Specific Plan.
- City of Lincoln: Specific plans and general development plans.
- Placer County Auditor-Controller: Mello-Roos FAQ.
- Gov. Code 53341.5 (subdivider’s Notice of Special Tax).
- California DRE: New residential housing FAQ (B&P Code 11018.2 public report).
- Civil Code 900, 910, 912 and 941 (SB 800; text read on california.public.law mirror).
Notes: Plan acreage and unit counts are the figures the city and county pages state; build-out and phase status were not verified and change over time, so confirm current status with the planning department. Lincoln and Rocklin plan details beyond the names listed, Lincoln CFD lists and builder agent-registration policies were not verified. The supplemental bill description is general; see our guide and the Placer County Assessor for specifics.
General information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Updated November 2026. Primary sources are linked in this guide.
Related: Placer County homes · Where to live in Placer County · Buying new construction in California · Mello-Roos in California · Supplemental tax bills
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