On this page, you will find information about applying for a housing health permit, resources for operating and living in a housing complex, rules & regulations, and resource materials available outside of the County of San Diego. The purpose of the housing program is to ensure safe housing such as rental units in regulated areas of the County. The Food and Housing Division enforces state laws pertaining to sanitation, maintenance, ventilation, and occupancy. Please be advised that this program does not serve the following cities: Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, Imperial Beach, National City, Oceanside, or San Diego. For questions or concerns regarding housing units in these cities, please visit our housing page.
Forms & Applications
Public Health Permit Application: PDF
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Operating Information
| Carbon Monoxide Detector Letter: | PDF |
| Carbon Monoxide Detector Guidelines Brochure: | PDF |
| A Guide to Safely Controlling Pests in Your Home: | PDF |
| Bed Bug Guidance: | PDF |
| Mold: | PDF |
| Vermin Control for Apartment Buildings: | English (PDF) Spanish (PDF) |
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Rules & Regulations
| California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants' & Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities | PDF |
| Uniform Housing Code: PDF | |
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Industry Resources
California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
Environmental Protection Agency Lead Program
Housing and Urban Development Office of Health Homes and Lead Hazard Control
State of California Indoor Air Quality Program
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