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California Pre-Sale Report Requirements by City:

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Los Angeles County
City
Name of Report (click for web link to site or forms, if any)
Contact Phone #
Cost
In Brief and Notes/Comments

Azusa
Building Application
(626) 812-5235
$54 - $173
All properties, including vacant land, but not on first sale. Buyer to acknowledge report, 6 months time limit. (Office Closed on Fridays)

Bell
Presale Inspection Report
(323) 588-6211
$200
Not required on a refi. Please call for form

Beverly Hills
Smoke Detector & Water Conservation Plumbing Fixture Affidavit
(310) 285-1141
N/A
Buyer & Seller sign form. No inspection required.

Burbank
Retrofit Upon Resale
Dept of Water/Power (818) 238-3700
N/A
Water Conservation only. No Inspection. Possible deposit needed. Buyer & Seller to sign Certificate of Compliance

Carson
Residential Property Report
(310) 952-1766
$100-Condo / $150-SFR
Residential only. Extra for multi-unit. Cashier’s checks only.

Compton
Schedule Inspection
(310) 605-5509
$60
Inspection required. Buyer acknowledges Residential Building Report. Residential only.

Cudahy
Pre-Inspection Report
(323) 773-5143
$255 (up to 5 units)
Includes residential, commercial, vacant land. Additional fees apply over 5 units.

Culver City
Residential Building Records Report
(310) 253-5800
$96 - $128
No inspection. Applies to residential & commercial. 10 business day turnaround.

El Monte
Real Property Inspection
(626) 580-2050
$195.50+
Inspection required. 10-day turnaround. Bond required if buyer takes on repairs.

Gardena
Property Info Report / Waiver
(310) 217-9530
$214 - $282
Exterior required, interior optional. Waiver available.

Hawaiian Gardens
Presale Inspection
(562) 420-2641 x217
$265
Residential and commercial. Buyer must acknowledge and take responsibility for repairs.

Hermosa Beach
Residential Building Records
(310) 318-0235
$138
SFR and condos only. 2-week turnaround.

Huntington Park
Presale Records & Inspection
(323) 584-6271
Varies
SFR: $165, Multi-unit: $60/unit, Condo: $60. Residential only.

Inglewood
Presale Report
(310) 412-5294
$224+
Includes garage inspection. Buyer/Seller must acknowledge.

Lomita
Residential Property Report
(310) 325-7110
$122 per parcel
Interior inspection extra (billed hourly by LA County DPW).

Long Beach
Resale Report (Parking Impacted Area)
(562) 570-6328
$28+
Required if traditional garage exists or should exist. See city map.

Los Angeles City
9A Report
(213) 485-2216
$70.20
No inspection. Applies to residential and vacant land.

LA Dept of Water & Power
Water Certificate
(213) 367-3526
$15 - $75+
Low-flow fixture compliance. Signed by plumber, contractor, retrofit specialist, or agent.

Lynwood
Pre-Sale Property Report
(310) 603-0220 x289
$230.44 (Vacant) / $250
Drive-by only. Wet signatures. Additional paperwork for REO properties.

Malibu
Septic Certification
Varies
Fees vary. Applies to properties with septic systems.

Manhattan Beach
Residential Property Report
(310) 802-5505
$299
Residential only. Includes water certificate. No inspection.

Maywood
Home Inspection
(323) 562-5727
$110
Required. Add’l $50 inspector license fee.

Palos Verdes Estates
Real Property Records
(310) 378-0383
$113
No inspection. 5-day turnaround. Agent must be licensed with city.

Pasadena
Occupancy Inspection
(626) 744-4633
$139.05/unit
Inspection required. Seller can assign repairs to buyer.

Redondo Beach
Residential Building Report
(310) 318-0636
$40
If violations found, inspection required. Buyer must acknowledge.

Rolling Hills Estates
Building Permit Disclosure
(310) 377-1577 x104
$200 - $300
Optional, buyer pays.

Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Community Association
(310) 544-6222
Varies
No city report. HOA dues vary and act as property taxes.

San Marino
Residential Compliance Certificate
(626) 300-0700
$65 (+ inspection fee)
Buyer doesn’t acknowledge. 10 business days. All violations corrected in 6 months.

Santa Monica
Residential Building Report
(310) 458-8355
$241.49
Computer generated. No inspection. Buyer must acknowledge.

Santa Monica Retrofit
Retrofit Upon Sale
(310) 458-8459
Varies
Required if built pre-1994 and no existing certificate.

Signal Hill
Residence Inspection Program
(562) 989-7348
$170 - $565
1-4 unit properties. 6-month validity.

South Gate
Presale Property Inspection
(323) 563-9500
$63
Residential or mixed-use. Code violations must be fixed in 1 year. Buyer acknowledges.

Torrance
Smoke Detector Compliance
(310) 618-5910
No cost
No inspection. Contractor to complete form.

West Hollywood
Gas Shut-Off Valve Installation
N/A
No cost listed.

Orange County
Laguna Beach
Real Property Report
(949) 497-0714
$350
Includes commercial/vacant land. Agent must be licensed with city.

Laguna Woods
HOA Documents
(949) 597-4219
Call for details
HOA info only.

Newport Beach
Building Report
(949) 644-3288
$165 - $192
SFR/condo/duplex only. $11/unit after 2 units.

Riverside County
Cathedral City
Smoke Detector Inspection
(760) 770-8200
$52
Schedule online. Paid by credit/debit card.

Palm Springs
Smoke Detector Inspection
(760) 323-8186
$51
SFRs, condos, duplexes, mobile homes.

Perris
Water Service
(951) 943-4610
$125
Applies to residential and mobile homes.

San Diego County
San Diego
Water Conservation Certificate
(619) 515-3500
Varies
Certificate verified via city system.

San Francisco
Residential Building Record
(415) 558-6080
$160
No inspection. Valid 1 year. Buyer signature not required.

Fire Prevention Permit
(415) 558-3300
$330 + $344/yr
Required for tanks or generators. Fire Dept inspects annually.

Certified Energy & Water Inspectors
(415) 558-6220
Flat fee varies
Energy conservation required once. Water conservation required at each transfer.

Ventura County
Oxnard
Building Records Report
(805) 385-7840
$38.34
Good for 6 months. Buyer acknowledges.

Port Hueneme
Building Records
(805) 986-6500
$43 - $107
Buyer may waive. Residential/commercial.

Thousand Oaks
Residential Building Report
(805) 449-2500
$65 - $245
Inspection only if open permits exist. Otherwise $65. Good for 6 months.

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