Contra Costa County, California: home sale requirements by municipality
5 of the 5 municipalities we track in Contra Costa County require an inspection, test or certificate before a home sale.
- 5municipalities tracked
- 5require something at sale
- $370 to $536range of published fees
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrockettContra Costa County | Crockett sewer lateral Certificate of Compliance | Required at sale | |
| El CerritoContra Costa County | EBMUD sewer lateral Compliance Certificate | $370 | Required at sale |
| KensingtonContra Costa County | EBMUD sewer lateral Compliance Certificate | $370 | Required at sale |
| RichmondContra Costa County | Certificate of Lateral Compliance | Required at sale | |
| San PabloContra Costa County | Residential Health & Safety Inspection | $536 | Required at sale |
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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