The Annual Rental Property Inspection Program is set forth in Chapter 5.91 of the Barstow Municipal Code. The Program has several important life-safety objectives, including identifying and correcting substandard, unsanitary, or other prohibited conditions in rental units that pose, or may pose, a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of tenants and/or neighboring residents. In this manner, occupants are ensured a safe, healthful, and decent living space and owners’ property values are preserved.

Owners of residential rental properties are required to undergo a City inspection of their properties and must provide access to all requested areas of the premises for inspection requested by the City, pursuant to Section 5.90.040 of the Municipal Code.

Every rental property must have an initial inspection conducted by the Community Development Department.  The inspection is external only; the tenants will not be disturbed, and the Property Owner and/or Authorized Representative are required to be present.  A Sample Inspection Checklist is available below for your reference.

To register a rental property or have any questions please email rentalinspections@barstowca.org .

Multi-Family Property - January 2023

Single Family Property - July 2023

Residential Rental Property Registration 

Owner Self-Inspection Verification

Resources:

Rental Property Inspection Program Questions & Answers

Public Inspection List - Examples of items that will be inspected. 

Ordinance 975-2021

If your property is to be vacant for a substantial time, please complete the following Vacant Rental Property Form. Utility paperwork showing no utilities are active are required to be exempt. Utility paperwork must be provided on a monthly basis.

Vacant Rental Property Form