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The City receives monthly ownership data from the Sacramento County Tax Assessor’s Office. If the property address differs from the owner’s mailing address, or if the property has multiple residential units, an information packet is sent to the owner. This prompts the owner to either register the property or submit an exemption request.
Yes. Registration forms are mailed directly to property owners. You can also submit the form online.
Yes. Exemptions may apply to:
To exempt the unit(s), you must submit an Application for Exemption. You can submit the form online.
If your property is not a rental or is no longer being used as a rental, you must submit an Application for Exemption to update City records.
This helps ensure the City’s records are accurate and that you are not incorrectly included in the Rental Housing Inspection Program.
The property owner is solely responsible for all program-related fees.
A Local Contact Representative is someone authorized to act on behalf of the property owner. This person must live or work within 35 miles of Sacramento City Hall to ensure timely service of notices, if necessary.
Yes. Either the property owner or their listed Local Contact Representative must be present during the inspection.
No. The City will notify the property owner, tenant, and registered Local Contact Representative by mail at least two weeks prior to the scheduled inspection.
You can prepare by reviewing the Rental Housing Inspection Program Checklist used by the City of Sacramento, available on the RHIP homepage.
Self-certified property owners must conduct annual inspections and inspect each unit when there is a change in tenancy. These properties are subject to random audits, with at least 10% selected for re-inspection each year. Owners will be notified in advance if selected.
A list of registered properties is available on the City’s website. It includes addresses of properties within Sacramento city limits whose owners have submitted completed registration forms.
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