Alameda County, California: home sale requirements by municipality
10 of the 10 municipalities we track in Alameda County require an inspection, test or certificate before a home sale.
- 10municipalities tracked
- 10require something at sale
- $108.12 to $450range of published fees
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlamedaAlameda County | EBMUD sewer lateral Compliance Certificate | $370 | Required at sale |
| AlbanyAlameda County | EBMUD sewer lateral Compliance Certificate | $370 | Required at sale |
| BerkeleyAlameda County | Berkeley Sewer Lateral Certificate | Required at sale | |
| EmeryvilleAlameda County | EBMUD sewer lateral Compliance Certificate | $370 | Required at sale |
| LivermoreAlameda County | Residential permit report | $108.12 | Required at sale |
| OaklandAlameda County | EBMUD sewer lateral Compliance Certificate + Sidewalk inspection | $370 | Required at sale |
| PiedmontAlameda County | EBMUD sewer lateral Compliance Certificate + Property records search | $370 | Required at sale |
| San LorenzoAlameda County | Oro Loma Sewer Lateral Compliance Certificate | $450 | Required at sale |
| Castro ValleyAlameda County | Oro Loma Sewer Lateral Compliance Certificate | $450 | Required in some cases |
| San LeandroAlameda County | Oro Loma Sewer Lateral Compliance Certificate | $450 | Required in some cases |
What these requirements involve
Sewer lateral
A sewer lateral is the private pipe that carries wastewater from the house to the public sewer main. Many California cities and sanitary districts make sellers prove it does not leak before title can transfer. Read the guide.
City presale report
Some California cities require a presale records report before escrow closes. It tells the buyer what the city has on file: legal use, permits, open violations, and sometimes items found on an inspection. Read the guide.
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