🔑 Rental Property Rules/Rental Registration

Rental Registration: Brentwood vs Richmond

How do rental registration rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Richmond, CA?

Brentwood has fewer restrictions than Richmond.

Brentwood, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Brentwood requires owners of residential rental properties to obtain a city business license (the Transient Tax/rental business license) and pay the annual tax based on the number of units rented. The city does not operate a standalone rental registration/inspection ordinance but coordinates complaints through code enforcement.

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Richmond, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Richmond mandates rental unit registration with the Richmond Rent Program under the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance (Measure L, 2016), with annual fees and strict disclosure requirements.

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Key Facts Comparison

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Brentwood FAQ

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