Housing

Housing

The Environmental Health Division is responsible for ensuring that residential housing is safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation. This is accomplished through routine inspections of rental property with 5 or more units and investigations of complaints involving any housing sites.

The Division has enforcement authority for all unincorporated areas of the county and in all cities except for Long Beach, Pasadena, and Vernon.

Conditions addressing

Conditions addressed include, but are not limited to:

Green pools / Mosquito breeding at private residences

Sewage discharge

Insect or Rodent infestations

Damaged walls, floors, ceiling, roof

Lack of hot/cold water

Clogged, leaking or inoperable plumbing fixtures

Lack of maintenance (heating, lighting, electrical, ventilation, swimming pools)

Lead and Mold Hazards

Unsanitary conditions (trash accumulation, animal droppings)

Inquiry

For specific information about all of our housing programs, see:

District Surveillance & Enforcement Program – Routine inspections and complaint investigations at apartments, condominiums, homes, markets, restaurants and laundries

Housing and Institutions Program – Inspections at hotels, motels, transient housing, private schools, licensed day care, and adult and juvenile detention facilities

Land Use Program – Inspection of hotels, motels, organized camps, and recreational cabins in the remote areas of Los Angeles County and Catalina Island

Lead Program – Investigation of unsafe lead work complaints at housing sites built before 1978

Home |

Careers |

DPH Programs |

Email: Webmaster |

Notice of Privacy Practices |

Website Privacy Policy |

Accessibility |

Disclaimer |

Employee


Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.

Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.

Los Angeles County Seal: Enriching lives through effective and caring services

Conditions addressing

Inquiry

Useful information and links:

Contact Us