Rental Inspections in Contra Costa County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Contra Costa County, California.
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Inspection Programs
Rental dwelling units in unincorporated Contra Costa County are subject to periodic inspection by the county building official under Section 720-8.602, on a schedule the building official sets. Owners get at least fourteen days' notice before an interior inspection, must notify tenants of the date, and owners of four or more units can apply to self-certify compliance instead.
Contra Costa County Rental Inspection Program
Significant RestrictionsContra Costa County Ordinance Code §§ 720-8.602, 720-8.604, 720-8.616
(a)Unless otherwise exempt under this chapter, every rental dwelling unit is subject to inspection by the county building official to determine whether any substandard condition exists at a rental dwelling unit or its premises.(b)Inspections under this chapter will occur on a periodic basis. The county building official will establish procedures specifying the frequency of inspections of rental...
Rental Inspections by City in Contra Costa County
2 cities in Contra Costa County have their own rental inspections rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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