Oakland Point-of-Sale Requirements
See the California point-of-sale disclosures, inspections, and taxes that can apply when selling a home in Oakland, Alameda County. Exactly which ones trigger depends on the property — look up the address to see what applies.
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Try the free address lookupRequirements that can apply in Oakland
Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) Compliance
Inspect, repair, or certify the private sewer lateral before the sale closes.
Learn moreSeismic — Gas Shut-off Valve & Earthquake Hazard Disclosure
Automatic gas shut-off valves and fault/seismic-hazard disclosures at sale.
Learn moreWildfire — Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) & AB-38
Defensible-space documentation and home-hardening disclosure in High & Very High zones.
Learn moreFlood — FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
Natural Hazard Disclosure and flood-insurance implications for SFHA properties.
Learn moreMello-Roos / CFD Special Tax Disclosure
A special tax you must always verify — disclosure is mandatory inside a CFD.
Learn moreDocumentary Transfer Tax
County and city documentary transfer tax due at close.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Rules change and the list may be incomplete; confirm each requirement with the city or county before close.