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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name AMERICAN CENTURY CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE AND MUNICIPAL FUNDS
Entity Central Index Key 0000717316
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
C000015521 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California High-Yield Municipal Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol BCHYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California High-Yield Municipal Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Class$250.49%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.49%
Net Assets $ 1,643,061,596
Holdings Count | holding 666
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,057,095
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 20.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities98.5%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Warrants0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities1.0%
 
C000087984 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California High-Yield Municipal Fund
Class Name I Class
Trading Symbol BCHIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California High-Yield Municipal Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
I Class$150.29%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.29%
Net Assets $ 1,643,061,596
Holdings Count | holding 666
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,057,095
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 20.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities98.5%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Warrants0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities1.0%
 
C000189669 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California High-Yield Municipal Fund
Class Name Y Class
Trading Symbol ACYHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California High-Yield Municipal Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Y Class$130.26%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.26%
Net Assets $ 1,643,061,596
Holdings Count | holding 666
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,057,095
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 20.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities98.5%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Warrants0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities1.0%
 
C000015522 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California High-Yield Municipal Fund
Class Name A Class
Trading Symbol CAYAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California High-Yield Municipal Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
A Class$380.74%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
Net Assets $ 1,643,061,596
Holdings Count | holding 666
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,057,095
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 20.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities98.5%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Warrants0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities1.0%
 
C000015524 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California High-Yield Municipal Fund
Class Name C Class
Trading Symbol CAYCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California High-Yield Municipal Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
C Class$761.49%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 76
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.49%
Net Assets $ 1,643,061,596
Holdings Count | holding 666
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,057,095
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 20.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities98.5%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Warrants0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities1.0%
 
C000015525 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol BCITX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Class$230.46%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46%
Net Assets $ 2,221,727,663
Holdings Count | holding 1,052
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,234,198
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities100.8%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities(1.3)%
 
 
C000087985 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund
Class Name I Class
Trading Symbol BCTIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
I Class$130.26%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.26%
Net Assets $ 2,221,727,663
Holdings Count | holding 1,052
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,234,198
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities100.8%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities(1.3)%
 
 
C000189670 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund
Class Name Y Class
Trading Symbol ACYTX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Y Class$120.23%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.23%
Net Assets $ 2,221,727,663
Holdings Count | holding 1,052
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,234,198
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities100.8%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities(1.3)%
 
 
C000087986 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund
Class Name A Class
Trading Symbol BCIAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
A Class$360.71%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.71%
Net Assets $ 2,221,727,663
Holdings Count | holding 1,052
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,234,198
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities100.8%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities(1.3)%
 
 
C000087987 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund
Class Name C Class
Trading Symbol BCIYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Bond Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
C Class$741.46%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 74
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.46%
Net Assets $ 2,221,727,663
Holdings Count | holding 1,052
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,234,198
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities100.8%
Affiliated Funds0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities(1.3)%
 
 
C000015528 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name California Tax-Free Money Market Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol BCTXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about California Tax-Free Money Market Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at americancentury.com/docs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-345-2021.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-345-2021
Additional Information Website americancentury.com/docs
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Class$240.49%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.49%
Net Assets $ 113,408,866
Holdings Count | holding 65
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 271,138
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
Net Assets$113,408,866
Management Fees (dollars paid during the reporting period)$271,138
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings65
7-Day Current Yield - Investor Class1.49%
7-Day Effective Yield - Investor Class1.50%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Types of Investments in Portfolio (as a % of net assets)
Municipal Securities100.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities(0.1)%