San Mateo County, California: home sale requirements by municipality
8 of the 11 municipalities we track in San Mateo County require an inspection, test or certificate before a home sale.
- 11municipalities tracked
- 8require something at sale
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BurlingameSan Mateo County | Sewer lateral test | Required at sale | |
| Daly CitySan Mateo County | Residential Requirements Report | $122 | Required at sale |
| HillsboroughSan Mateo County | Sewer lateral inspection | Required at sale | |
| MillbraeSan Mateo County | Sewer lateral inspection at sale | Required at sale | |
| PacificaSan Mateo County | Sewer lateral inspection at sale | Required at sale | |
| San MateoSan Mateo County | Sewer lateral inspection at sale | Required at sale | |
| South San FranciscoSan Mateo County | Sewer Lateral Compliance Certificate | Required at sale | |
| San BrunoSan Mateo County | Sewer Lateral Compliance Certificate | Required in some cases | |
| BelmontSan Mateo County | None | No point-of-sale rule | |
| Menlo ParkSan Mateo County | None | No point-of-sale rule | |
| San CarlosSan Mateo County | None | No point-of-sale rule |
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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