The Resale Program is to ensure that residential units meet minimum building codes and health, fire, and safety regulations. Residential properties are subject to the Resale Program and must go through one (1) of the following processes: Inspection or Self-Certification.

Properties with 1, 2, or 3 residential units are subject to the Resale Inspection process. No later than fifteen working days prior to close of escrow transfer of title or change in ownership or end of any inspection period stipulated by the agreement of sale of any unit, the owner, or his/her authorized representative shall submit a completed resale application and applicable fees to the Building Division. An inspection date and time will be scheduled upon receipt of the completed application and applicable fees. A written report is issued within 5 working days of completed inspection and/or all necessary information has been received. The report is divided into three sections:

• The Resale Report shall remain valid until either the report is validated or 18 months from the inspection date. If there is a sale within those 18 months, one of two things must happen prior to close of sale. Either the seller completes all work necessary and obtains the validated Certificate, or the buyer agrees to complete the Report and obtain the validated Certificate within 90 days of close of escrow.
• Prior to close of sale, the seller must provide the buyer with a copy of both the Report and this brochure. Prior to close of sale or no later than 5 working days after the close, a copy of Page 1 of the Report that has been signed by the buyer must be submitted to the Building Division office.
• If there is no sale within those 18 months, one of two things must happen. Either the seller chooses to not complete all Report items and the Report will automatically be voided (Seller must reapply for another inspection prior to any future sale) or the seller completes the process and obtains the validated Resale Certificate. The validated Resale Certificate is valid for 18 months from last resale inspection date or until the property is altered without a permit for which a permit is required.

RESALE INSPECTION  

Face coverings are required for all unvaccinated people during the inspection.  Before your inspection should the owner/representative become afflicted with COVID-19 or have known contact with someone afflicted with COVID-19 within the last 14 days before inspection, the City shall be notified prior to the inspection to reschedule the appointment.

Should the owner/representative come down with any symptoms associated with the COVID-19 illness the day of or have any symptoms within 48 hours prior to the inspection, they will need to reschedule their inspection accordingly. Should the owner/representative come down with any symptoms associated with the COVID-19 illness after the inspection, the City shall be notified immediately.

To schedule a resale inspection, the first step is to complete a Resale Inspection Application (see below) and email the completed application to buildinginfo@cityofdavis.org or cddweb@cityofdavis.org. We will process the application and email your Resale Number and instructions to pay online. You may pay the fee online, mail a physical check made payable to the City of Davis to the address on the application, or place it in the City of Davis drop box located in the parking lot at City Hall Offices on Russell Blvd. 

If you mail in your application, please include the check for the appropriate amount. A city staff will verify when an application and payment has been received and contact you with further instructions. 

• Resale Inspection Application  (PDF Fillable Form)
• Resale Inspection Brochure
• Resale Self Certification Package
• Resale-Extension-Request

Resale Program Staff

• Scott Peterson, Resale Inspector
• Curtis Border, Resale Inspector

How much is the Resale Inspection Application fee?

Please note that you cannot pay online until your Resale Application has been processed and a Resale Number issued to you. Fees are $490.00 for a single family residence fee, $587.00 for a duplex, $686 for a triplex and $100.91 self certification. 

Please click here for building division forms.