Register for Investor-Owned Residential Property Inspection and Rehabilitation Program

Before you Start

For more information about the purpose and scope of the program, please review the Summary of Ordinance and Program Requirements

What to Do

How to Register

1. Conduct Self-Inspection of Property

   The owner or responsible agent is required to complete a self-directed property inspection using the City property conditions checklist. These findings will be reported through the registration process. Download the Inspection Checklist here.

2. Gather Sales Transaction Details

   The registrant must provide basic details about the sales transaction, including the name and address of the seller and contact information for the new owner and acting agents if applicable. Many of these fields are required, so to expedite this process, a review of the Registration Checklist in advance is highly recommended.

3. Provide Information and Inspection Findings

   Once information is gathered, select the “New Registration” button to begin the process. Immediately note the “IOP” number assigned at the top of the first registration page, which is required for subsequent access to the registration.

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4. Pay the Registration Fee

   Once all information has been entered, the registration fee of $959.00 can be paid by credit card. You can also make payment by calling 510-238-4774. Schedule an In-Person Appointment with the Cashier here.

   Your registration will not be complete until the payment is received.

5. Schedule Inspection with Building Services

   Once the registration is complete, an inspection by a City Building Services Inspector must be scheduled within 30 days. Instructions are provided in the final stages of the registration process.

6. Complete Abatement (As Required)

   Once registered, the owner must ensure that the property remains in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the program requirement that abatement of non-substandard conditions be completed within 60 days. More significant rehabilitation may be given more time at the discretion of the City Building Official. Read the Summary of Ordinance and Program Requirements and OMC 8.58 for more information.

Additional Information

• All data captured in this registration program is considered public information.
• Failure to register a property can result in civil and administrative penalties. Refer to the Program Summary for more information.
• The registration fee is good for one year. If completion of required abatement has not occurred within twelve months of initial registration the registration must be renewed and the annual fee is again due.
• If changed conditions reintroduce blight or substandard conditions following the completion of the registration, inspection, and abatement process where applicable, the property must again be registered and inspected according to program guidelines.
• If a property subject to registration is transferred to an owner-occupant, the former owner must report the transfer by choosing the appropriate option at the bottom of the page.

Questions? Please email us at IOPRegistration@oaklandca.gov.