Solano County HOA Guide
Dixon HOA Guide: Local Rules for Boards and Owners
Dixon has about 21,000 residents, and about six in ten homes are owner-occupied. Newer neighborhoods such as Valley Glen, Parklane and Homestead pay city Mello-Roos taxes, and two different water providers serve the city.
This guide collects the city rules a Dixon board runs into most often, and points you to the How2HOA guide that explains what to do about each one.
Local rules on this page were checked against the City of Dixon’s website and the Dixon Municipal Code on October 26, 2026. Online codes can lag behind the most recent ordinances, and some city documents would not open for us, so confirm the current rule with the office listed before you act on it. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
At a glance
HOAs in Dixon at a glance
No public agency publishes a count of Dixon’s HOAs or a typical dues figure, so we do not quote one. The public record does show how the city’s neighborhoods are maintained:
A landscape or maintenance district is easy to confuse with an HOA. A district assessment is on the property tax bill and pays the city. Association dues pay for what your association owns.
Local rules
Rules that apply in Dixon
Three layers of rules apply to a Dixon association. State law comes first, mainly the Davis-Stirling Act. City ordinances apply to every property, whether or not it is in an HOA. Your governing documents can then be stricter than the city in most areas, and state law limits them in a few. The city does not enforce your CC&Rs, and your CC&Rs do not excuse anyone from a city rule. The city has said it does not enforce CC&Rs and refers those complaints to the HOA.
Mello-Roos districtsSome fund landscaping, lights and storm basins.
- Valley Glen (2003-1) pays for maintaining a storm-water detention pond.
- Parklane (2013-1) pays for streetscape and open space and for street lighting, landscaping and storm drainage services.
- Valley Glen No. 2 (2015-1) pays for streets, sewer, storm drain, water and street lights.
- Homestead (2019-1) pays for streets and utilities and for street lights, traffic signals, landscaping and storm basins.
Before the association budgets for landscaping, lights or basins, ask the city which of these a district already pays for. Goodwin Consulting Group administers two of the districts at (916) 561-0890, and the city’s Engineering and Utilities line is (707) 678-7030.
What to do about it: What Are HOA Assets? explains how to build a list of what your association owns, and Who Pays for Repairs in an HOA? helps sort out the rest.
Private streetsThe council can apply the Vehicle Code to private streets.
Under section 12.05.010, the City Council can declare privately owned streets open to public traffic, and the Vehicle Code then applies to them. Posted private parking lots can be covered the same way. The code names no streets, so an association with private streets that wants city enforcement can ask the city about a resolution.
RV, boat and yard parkingFront-yard parking off the driveway is a nuisance.
Your association’s rules can be stricter.
What to do about it: HOA Rules and Enforcing Violations. For the state rules on enforcement, fines and hearings, see California HOA enforcement, fines and disputes.
RentalsStays of 30 days or less pay the hotel tax.
The occupancy tax applies to stays of 30 consecutive days or less, and the code’s definition of a hotel includes a house. We found no separate short-term rental permit in the occupancy tax chapter. Ask the city before relying on a city rule. California Civil Code section 4741 limits how far an association can restrict rentals generally, but it does not stop an association from prohibiting rentals of 30 days or less.
What to do about it: How to Handle Short-Term Rentals in Your Community and Renting Out Your Home in a Homeowners Association. For the California rules, see our guide to buying, selling and renting in a California HOA.
Two water providers and the turf rebateCal Water customers can’t use the county turf rebate.
The City of Dixon owns and operates a municipal water system, and California Water Service serves the rest of the city. Check which provider serves each irrigation meter before planning a project, because the Solano County Water Agency’s landscape rebate excludes Cal Water customers in Dixon. City water: (707) 678-7030. Cal Water: (707) 678-5928.
The Solano County Water Agency’s landscape rebate pays $1.50 per square foot of lawn converted, up to $1,500 for a single-family account and $7,500 for a commercial, industrial or institutional account. Projects need at least 300 square feet of lawn, written approval before work starts and completion within 120 days, and artificial turf and overhead spray are not allowed in the rebated area. The terms do not mention HOA or common-area accounts, so call the agency at (707) 455-1113 before planning around the rebate.
A state law passed in 2023 (AB 1572) will bar the use of drinking water on nonfunctional turf in HOA common areas starting January 1, 2029. A board with decorative lawn can use a rebate, where one is offered, to pay for part of a conversion it will have to make anyway.
On owners’ lots, Civil Code section 4735 prevents an association from banning low-water plants or artificial turf as a replacement for lawn.
What to do about it: put the turf conversion in your numbers with Planning Your HOA Budget and Understanding HOA Reserve Studies, then compare landscape bids with the Vendor Comparison Worksheet. For the California rules behind these projects, see California HOA maintenance and repair responsibilities and California HOA reserves.
Carts, weeds and code complianceWeeds over 6 inches are a fire hazard.
Trash containers may not sit in a front or visible yard except on collection day or after 6 p.m. the day before (section 9.01.020). Weeds and dry vegetation are nuisances, and the 2026 courtesy notice asks owners to mow weeds over 6 inches down to 2 inches, with inspection deadlines from March through November and citations of $100, $200 and then $500.
Code Compliance is part of the Dixon Police Department at (707) 678-7070, option 3, and prefers voluntary compliance first.
What to do about it: How to Minimize Homeowners Association Liability and our HOA maintenance and vendors section.
Is this a lot for a volunteer board to track?
City rules, district assessments, state law and your own documents all change, and someone has to keep up. If your Dixon board is deciding between managing itself and hiring help, start with Self-Managed vs. Professional HOA Management, or tell us about your community and we will send you options from affiliated management companies.
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Questions Dixon board members ask
Why are there Mello-Roos lines on our tax bills?
Newer neighborhoods such as Valley Glen, Parklane and Homestead are in city community facilities districts that repay bonds and fund some services.
Can the city enforce parking on our private streets?
Only if the City Council declares them open to public traffic under section 12.05.010.
Can we use the county turf rebate?
Only for accounts served by City of Dixon water. Cal Water customers in Dixon are excluded.
Will the city enforce our CC&Rs?
No. The city refers CC&R complaints to the HOA.
Can our HOA ban short-term rentals?
Yes, if your governing documents say so. Civil Code section 4741 does not stop an association from prohibiting rentals of 30 days or less, though owners who bought before a restriction was adopted may have protected rights. Ask your attorney. More in How to Handle Short-Term Rentals in Your Community.
Calendar
A Dixon board’s year
The dates below follow the agencies’ own programs. The maintenance items are general good practice, not legal requirements.
Keep the year on track: use the Board Meeting Checklist and the Annual HOA Budget Checklist.
Who to call
Dixon contacts for HOA boards
City Hall is at 600 East A Street.
| Office | Phone | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | (707) 678-7000 | Main line |
| Engineering and Utilities | (707) 678-7030 | City water, districts |
| California Water Service | (707) 678-5928 | Cal Water service |
| Code Compliance | (707) 678-7070, option 3 | Code violations, weeds |
| Police non-emergency | (707) 678-7080 | Police matters |
| Fire Department | (707) 678-7060 | Fire prevention |
| Recology Dixon | (707) 678-4026 | Trash and recycling |
The City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall.
Keep going
Where to go next on How2HOA
Sources for this guide
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Dixon Municipal Code: chapter 4.06, occupancy tax; chapter 9.01, nuisances; chapter 12.04, parking; chapter 12.05, private streets; chapter 12.09, living in vehicles.
City of Dixon: community facilities districts; districts annual report, 2024-25; water; water conservation; 2026 weed abatement notice; police FAQ; garbage collection; fire protection; City Council.
Other: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Dixon; California Water Service, Dixon district; Solano County Water Agency, 2026-27 landscape rebate terms; Solano County Treasurer-Tax Collector; understanding postmarks; State of California, property tax important dates.
California law: Civil Code section 4741; section 4735; AB 1572 (2023).
Professional management
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Compare HOA management optionsBrowse all HOA topicsThis page is general educational information, not legal, financial or insurance advice. City ordinances and state law change, and your association’s governing documents control many of these questions, so check the current code and talk with your association’s attorney or another qualified professional about your situation.