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Rental Inspections in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in San Bernardino County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Inspection Programs

County Environmental Health Services inspects every apartment house, hotel, and motel in unincorporated San Bernardino County before issuing the Certificate of Occupancy required to legally operate, under County Code § 33.1006.

San Bernardino County Apartment & Hotel Inspections

Some Restrictions

San Bernardino County Code §§ 33.1006, 33.1008

No person or entity shall allow the occupancy of any multiple apartment units, apartment house, hotel, motel, or similar operation, without possessing an unexpired, unrevoked, unsuspended certificate of occupancy (C of O) from DEHS for each operation or premises... Prior to the issuance of the C of O, DEHS shall inspect each premise to assure compliance with the provision of this Article.

Rental Inspections by City in San Bernardino County

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

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