Household & Property

Planning & Processes

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What can I do with my property and home?

Property & Home Information
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Licenses & Permits

License & Permit Information
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Planning Applications

Planning Application Information
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Utilities

City Provided Utility Information
Phone, Internet, Gas, Power & Water Information
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Community Schools

Community Schools Information
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Animals & Pets

Animal & Pet Information

Housing (Home Owner, Tenant, and Landlord Resources)

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Affordable Housing

Learn About Affordable Housing
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Fair Housing

Learn About Fair Housing
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Living in a California Common Interest Development

California Common Interest Development (PDF)
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Homebuyer's Kit

View HUD's Homebuyer's Kit
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Mobile and Manufactured Home Modifications

Mobile & Manufactured Home Modifications
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Renter's Kit

View HUD's Renter's Guide
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Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities Guide

California DRE Tenant and Landlord Rights Guide
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US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Visit HUD's California Homepage

Other Resources

California Department of Real Estate Publications (Various informational guides)
Mold or Moisture in my Home - What do I Do? (PDF)

Emergency Preparedness

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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

Complaints

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Code Enforcement

Learn About Code Enforcement
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California Department of Fair Employment and Housing

Civil Rights Department Complaint Process