Hesperia, CA Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- Ch. 5.72, Rental Housing Program
- Inspection basis
- Code and maintenance-standard compliance
- Alternative
- Annual self-certification if violation-free
- Uncorrected violation
- Declared a public nuisance
Summary
Hesperia can inspect any residential rental property for code compliance under its Chapter 5.72 rental housing business license program, with a self-certification option for owners with no recent violations.
Owners shall allow the city to conduct an inspection of their residential rental properties for compliance with all applicable codes and the city's housing and property maintenance standards. The director, in his or her discretion, may include inspections by other city departments including, but not limited to, fire, building and safety, code enforcement or public health.B.Upon completion of the inspection, if no violations are identified, the director shall proceed with the issuance of a rental housing business license. If one or more violations are identified, then the director shall issue a notice of correction to the owner describing the violation and setting forth a time within which such violations shall be corrected. The owner shall pay a re-inspection fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council for each re-inspection following the issuance of notice of correction. (Ord. No. 2020-14, § 2(Exh. A), 1-19-21; Ord. No. 2022-15, § 2(Exh. A), 11-15-22)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-15, § 2(Exh. A), adopted November 15, 2022, repealed the former § 5.72.120, and enacted a new § 5.72.120, the former § 5.72.140, as set out herein. The former § 5.72.120 pertained to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Requirements and derived from Ord. No. 2020-14, § 2(Exh. A), 1-19-21.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 24 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Owners must allow the city to inspect residential rental properties for compliance with applicable codes and housing/property maintenance standards; inspections may include fire, building and safety, code enforcement, or public health staff. If violations are found, the director issues a notice of correction and owners pay re-inspection fees until compliance is confirmed. Properties with no code violations in the prior year may instead complete an annual self-certification with dated photos in lieu of a full inspection. The city may still inspect a unit's interior if the property presents a public health risk or significant safety issue.
Violations & Fines
Re-inspection fees for each follow-up visit; a notice of correction with a compliance deadline; uncorrected violations are declared a public nuisance and pursued through code enforcement.
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