Corvallis, OR Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)

Chapter 9.02, the Corvallis Livability Code, sets minimum property maintenance and habitability standards for every landlord in the City of Corvallis, but Section 9.02.070.03 states that administrative and enforcement responses are intended to be initiated on the basis of a complaint; anonymous complaints are not accepted. Complaints go to Housing & Neighborhood Services Code Compliance, which under Section 9.02.100.01.010 makes one contact with the responsible party when possible and inspects the property; if no violation exists, or the condition is immediately corrected, the file closes.

Section 9.02.070.04 separately authorizes the Director to inspect all premises to enforce the chapter and requires the Director to coordinate with other City divisions so a property faces the fewest possible inspection visits. If a violation is found and not immediately fixed, the Director issues a correction notice specifying the abatement action and deadline; an uncorrected violation escalates to a formal notice of violation, copied to both landlord and occupant, with the landlord's copy emailed if the owner is registered with the City rental housing program.

Section 9.02.100.02 sets the repair clock: 7 days (10 if mailed) for an ordinary violation, but only 48 hours for conditions such as lack of heat, water, hot water, a working smoke detector, or uncontained solid waste. Entry into an occupied unit enclosed for privacy requires the Director to first request entry and, if refused, to obtain an administrative warrant from the Corvallis Municipal Court under Section 9.02.070.05.