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Eligibility:
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Owners of rental properties within the City of Sacramento.
Certain properties may qualify for exemption from the Rental Housing Inspection Program. Exemptions may apply to:
- Owner-occupied units
- Properties built within the last five years
- Units regularly inspected by another government agency (with documentation and approval)
- If a unit is inspected by another government agency (such as SHRA), the property owner must submit current proof of SHRA participation within 30 days of submitting the Application for Exemption, and every two years thereafter to maintain the exemption.
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Languages:
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Translation services are available for multiple languages upon request, American Sign Language Interpreter available on request, English
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Application Process:
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Registration forms are mailed directly to property owners. Property Owners may also submit the form online. The City will notify the property owner, tenant, and registered Local Contact Representative by mail at least two weeks prior to the scheduled inspection.
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Payment methods:
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Program Fees:
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The Rental Housing Inspection Program collects fees to help cover the cost of the program administration and inspections performed by the inspectors. The property owner is solely responsible for all program-related fees.
Rental Housing Inspection Program Fee: $25 per rental housing unit.
Unit Inspection Fee: $180 per new rental unit inspected by the program.
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Documents Required:
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Registration form. For units inspected by any other local agency, documentation must demonstrate that the unit receives annual inspections in accordance with HUD guidelines or include written confirmation from the agency showing that the unit is participating in their program. The Application for Exemption can be submitted online .
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