Chino Hills Code Enforcement Guide for Homeowners and Sellers

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. Information comes from the City of Chino Hills; sources are listed at the end.

Chino Hills takes code complaints through CodeReport, a 24/7 online portal that requires a free account, and does not accept anonymous submissions. Officers verify the violation, send a notice to the owner, and may take further enforcement action if it is not corrected.

How Chino Hills code enforcement works

Common issues Chino Hills addresses

The city lists abandoned or inoperable vehicles, illegally dumped items, graffiti, green pools, RV parking problems, unmaintained landscaping, vehicles parked on lawns or dirt, signs without a permit, trash carts visible from the street, unpermitted home businesses and unpermitted construction. It says short-term rentals under 30 days are not allowed, while rentals of 30 days or more are. Illegally placed signs are removed and billed at $76 per sign.

How a code violation affects a sale

An open violation can slow a traditional sale because buyers and lenders may want it cleared first, and unpermitted work usually has to be disclosed. A cash buyer can purchase the property with the issue unresolved and price it into the offer.

How to sell a house in Chino Hills with a code violation

1. Read the notice. Note the deadline and what must be fixed.
2. Call Code Enforcement. Ask about the correction period at 909-364-2757.
3. Compare options. Fix it, sell with a credit, or sell as-is.
4. Disclose honestly. A cash offer does not change what you must disclose.

See selling a house as-is in Chino Hills or our cash-offer process. Unpermitted work? See the Chino Hills zoning and ADU guide.

Questions about your property? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. No cost, no obligation.

Chino Hills code enforcement FAQ

How do I report a code issue in Chino Hills?

Through the CodeReport portal, by email to codeenforcement@chinohills.org, or by phone at 909-364-2757. Never use it for emergencies; call 911.

Can I report anonymously?

No. The city says anonymous submissions are not accepted but keeps complainant information confidential unless disclosure is required by law.

Are short-term rentals allowed in Chino Hills?

Per the city, rentals under 30 days are not allowed; rentals of 30 days or more are.

Can I sell a Chino Hills house with a code violation?

Yes, with disclosure. A cash buyer can purchase it as-is and price the issue into the offer.

Getting a report into CodeReport

Because CodeReport requires a free account and does not accept anonymous submissions, expect to give your contact details when you file. The city handles serious health or safety risks first and other complaints in the order received.

Officers verify the violation, send a notice of violation to the resident or legal property owner, and give the owner a reasonable time to correct it voluntarily before further enforcement action. For questions, email codeenforcement@chinohills.org or call 909-364-2757.

Rules owners often miss

• Short-term rentals: rentals under 30 days are not allowed; rentals of 30 days or more are.
• Signs: illegally placed signs are removed and billed at $76 per sign.
• HOA rules: the city does not enforce CC&Rs. Those fall to a homeowners association or a civil attorney.
• Trash carts: carts visible from the street are on the city’s list of issues.
• Home businesses: unpermitted ones are listed as a violation, which ties back to the home occupation permit.

If you are selling with a violation notice in hand

1. Save the notice and any photos or letters.
2. Ask the officer what closes the case and by when.
3. If unpermitted work is involved, check permit records with Community Development; see the Chino Hills building permits guide.
4. Disclose what you know. Civil Code 1102.1 says delivery of the transfer disclosure statement cannot be waived in an as-is sale, and a disclosure delivered after an offer lets the buyer cancel within three days of in-person delivery or five days of mailing.

Our California as-is guide explains what an as-is clause does and does not change.

Sources

• City of Chino Hills: Code Enforcement

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm requirements with the City of Chino Hills.