New Port Richey, FL Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)
Key Facts
- Inspection cycle
- Every 3 years, by district
- Notice required
- At least 21 days written notice
- Districts
- 3 rotating districts since 2016
- Re-inspection fee
- $50 second, $75 third and up
Summary
New Port Richey inspects every residential rental property at least once every three years, cycling through three geographic inspection districts under a rotating schedule set in City Code Section 6-134.
It is the general intent of this section that a residential rental building and/or residential rental dwelling unit be inspected at least once every three (3) years, unless a more frequent inspection schedule is required by the city. Inspection District 1: properties will be inspected in 2016. Inspection District 2: properties will be inspected in 2017. Inspection District 3: properties will be inspected in 2018. Commencing in 2019 and continuing thereafter the cycle will be repeated in accordance with the district rotation listed above.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 68).
Full Breakdown
Section 6-134 divides the city into three rental inspection districts, first inspected in 2016, 2017 and 2018 respectively, with the cycle repeating every three years starting in 2019. The city must give the property owner or local agent at least 21 days' written notice before an exterior inspection; if the owner, agent or tenant objects, the city needs an administrative inspection warrant unless a life-safety emergency exists. Owners get 30 days to fix any violation found before a citation issues, and Section 6-135 sets escalating re-inspection fees.
Violations & Fines
Refusing consent alone isn't a violation, but it forces the city to obtain a warrant; violations found and left uncorrected after the 30-day cure period under Section 6-134(d) can draw a code enforcement citation.
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Sources & Official References
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