Santa Cruz County, California: home sale requirements by municipality

3 of the 3 municipalities we track in Santa Cruz County require an inspection, test or certificate before a home sale.

CityWhat is requiredFeeStatus
CapitolaSanta Cruz CountySanitation district lateral videoRequired at sale
Santa CruzSanta Cruz CountySewer lateral inspection at sale$200Required at sale
Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz CountySanitation district lateral videoRequired 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.

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