Rental Inspections in Fresno County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Fresno County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fresno County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tenant Complaint Process

Fresno County's Code Enforcement Division investigates substandard housing and dangerous building complaints under Chapter 15.32 and can order repairs within 45 days. State law protects tenants who report conditions: the county's notice and order to abate must state that landlords cannot retaliate against a tenant under California Civil Code Section 1942.5.

Fresno County Substandard Housing Enforcement

Some Restrictions

Fresno County Code § 15.32.050

Upon the determination that a building or structure or other property within the County constitutes a public nuisance, the Enforcement Officer shall issue a notice and order to abate to the property owner(s), responsible person(s), mortgagees, and beneficiaries under a deed trust of record that public nuisance condition(s) exist upon the property... In addition to the requirements of Section 1....

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Rental Inspections by City in Fresno County

1 cities in Fresno County have their own rental inspections rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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1 verified rule • Inspection Programs

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