Resale Requirements: Residential Building Record Report

• Prior to the sale or exchange of any residential building in the City of Sausalito, the owner or his or her agent must obtain from the City a Residential Building Record Report showing the  regularly authorized use, occupancy, and zoning classification of the property (Municipal Code Section 8.32.010).
• A Residential Building Record report may be obtained by filling out an Application for Residential Building Record Report.
• Fees can be paid with a check or an invoice will be sent. On February 27, 2018, the City Council adopted a new fee schedule, increasing the Residential Building Report fee starting May 1st, 2018.
• The Report must be delivered to the buyer of the residential building prior to the consummation of the sale or exchange. The City does not conduct a physical building inspection. Allow a minimum of two weeks for preparation of the report.
• A completed Application for Residential Building Record Report with the application fee may be mailed, emailed, or delivered to the Sausalito Community Development Department at 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA 94965,CDD@sausalito.gov
• If you have questions, please call the Community Development Department at (415) 289-4132.

Resale Requirements: Sewer Lateral Video Inspection

•  As of August 22, 2025, the Sausalito Marin City Sanitary District owns and operates the City of Sausalito sewer collections systems. 
• The Sausalito Marin City Sanitary District (SMCSD) requires a compliance certificate for all private laterals located in the City of Sausalito when the property's title is being transferred (resale), change in customer, remodel or construction over $50,000 and change in use (i.e. second dwelling). For more information, contact SMCSD District Engineer Kevin Rahman at kevin@smcsd.net or (415) 331-4714.