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Rental Inspections in Santa Ana, CA (2026)

1 verified rental inspections rules for Santa Ana, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Inspection Programs

Santa Ana inspects every residential rental property at least once every four years under the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program (PREP). The Executive Director sets each property's inspection level, exterior-only, partial interior, or full interior, and owners pay an annual, non-proratable inspection fee to fund the citywide sweep for Chapter 8 substandard-condition violations.

Santa Ana Rental Property Inspection Program

Significant Restrictions

Santa Ana, CA, Municipal Code § 8-1973 (Inspections)

The frequency with which a property is inspected over a four (4) year period shall be determined by the Executive Director, however inspections shall be performed at least once every four years (unless exempt as set forth in this Division). A.Level One Inspection. Under the Level One Inspection, only the exterior and/or common areas of the property will be inspected with all violations being ci...

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