Sacramento requires all residential rental property owners to register their rental units with the City under the Tenant Protection Program (City Code Chapter 5.156). Registration must be completed within 60 days of first renting a unit. Landlords pay an annual per-unit fee to fund program administration, inspections, and tenant services. The registration system helps enforce rent control, just-cause eviction protections, and habitability standards.
Registration is mandatory for all residential rental properties within Sacramento city limits, including single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, and condominiums offered for rent. Landlords must provide property information, unit counts, and contact details. The annual registration fee is assessed per rental unit. Failure to register does not exempt landlords from tenant protection requirements. The City uses registration data for code compliance inspections, tenant complaint tracking, and enforcement of rental housing standards. Registration can be completed online through the City's Rental Property Registration portal.
Failure to register rental properties can result in administrative fines starting at $500 per unit. Unregistered properties may face priority code compliance inspections. Landlords cannot collect rent increases or pursue evictions without first complying with registration requirements.
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