Rental Housing Inspection Program

The City of Citrus Heights established a Rental Housing Inspection Program in 2019.  The purpose of this program is to preserve our neighborhoods and the quality of life for our residents by ensuring all housing meets health and safety standards, and to maintain or increase property values within the City of Citrus Heights by ensuring the preservation of non-owner occupied housing.

If you have questions about rental housing registration, renewal, or exemption, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page for Rental Properties in Citrus Heights, or contact us at RHIP@citrusheights.net and (916) 727-5520.

Annual Fees

Annual Registration Fee
Housing Stock Fee
Single Family                                       $ 69
 1 - 4 units                           $29 per unit
2-4 Units                                               $108
1 - 4 units                           $28 per unit
5 or more units                                    $144
 5 - 99 units                         $21 per unit
5 or more units                                    $144
100 or more units                        $17 per unit

The Housing Stock Fee and the annual registration fee for the Rental Housing Inspection Program were approved by City Council Resolution #2018-112.  New fees effective January 1, 2019 are based on the number of rental units per property and are billed annually through Consolidated Utilities Billing and Services

Forms

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Get Help with Tenant/Landlord Issues

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Residents Rights Form

  1. What is a rental property?
  2. Are any properties exempt from the RHIP?
  3. What if I don't collect rent for this property?
  4. Do I need to register my rental property every year?
  5. I own more than one rental. Do I need to pay a separate registration fee per property?
  6. Will I be notified of the inspection?
  7. What if violations are caused by the tenant?
  8. Can a tenant refuse an inspection?
  9. What services do the fees pay for?
  10. What are the program fees?
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Additional Information

  1. Inspection Checklist - Exterior
  2. Inspection Checklist - Interior
  3. Resolution No. 2018-112
  1. Ordinance No. 2018-007
  2. Letter to Property Owners
  3. RHIP Registration Form