Los Angeles County, California: home sale requirements by municipality

12 of the 12 municipalities we track in Los Angeles County require an inspection, test or certificate before a home sale.

CityWhat is requiredFeeStatus
Beverly HillsLos Angeles CountySale of Property AffidavitNo feeRequired at sale
BurbankLos Angeles CountyRetrofit Upon Sale Certificate of ComplianceNo feeRequired at sale
Culver CityLos Angeles CountyReport for Residential Building Record$96Required at sale
GardenaLos Angeles CountyProperty Information Report$435Required at sale
Hermosa BeachLos Angeles CountyReport for Residential Building Record$246Required at sale
InglewoodLos Angeles CountyPre-Sale Report$263Required at sale
Long BeachLos Angeles CountyGarage Inspection Report$113Required at sale
Los AngelesLos Angeles CountyResidential Property Report (9A), LAMC 96.300$70.85Required at sale
Manhattan BeachLos Angeles CountyResidential Building Report$309Required at sale
PasadenaLos Angeles CountyPresale Certificate of Completion or Inspection$174Required at sale
Redondo BeachLos Angeles CountyReport of Residential Building Records$147Required at sale
Santa MonicaLos Angeles CountyResidential Building Report$330Required at sale

What these requirements involve

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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