Perris 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 Perris; sources are listed at the end.

Perris Code Enforcement inspects properties for compliance with building, zoning, safety and nuisance codes, and you can reach it at (951) 385-4131. Officers conduct both proactive and reactive inspections, so a notice can start with a complaint or with the city’s own check.

Perris code enforcement at a glance

How does code enforcement work in Perris?

The city says officers inspect properties in the field and aim to educate owners about violations that could hurt the property, the neighborhood and the city.

People can report concerns by downloading a complaint form, using the City of Perris app for non-emergency issues, emailing, calling, mailing a letter or inspection request form, or visiting in person.

The city asks reporters for the address, which also lets staff search for current enforcement action, violation history and property ownership before an investigation. The page does not list a fine schedule, so ask the division directly about deadlines and penalties for a specific case.

How code violations affect selling a house in Perris

Because the city keeps violation history by address, an open case can follow the property. An open violation does not legally block a sale, but a buyer’s inspector can find it, a lender may want it resolved, and in California sellers generally have to disclose known problems.

Fixing violations before listing costs money and time. A cash buyer can purchase with the violation open and price the repair into the offer.

How to sell a house in Perris with a code violation

1. Read the notice and note every deadline.
2. Ask what is still open. Call (951) 385-4131 to confirm your case status before listing.
3. Get repair costs. Compare fixing it, selling with a credit, and selling as-is.
4. Disclose honestly. A cash offer removes repairs and inspections from the timeline but not disclosure duties.

We buy Perris houses as they are. Read how selling a house as-is in Perris works, or see our Perris cash-offer process.

Dealing with a city notice and a deadline? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. There is no cost and no obligation.

Perris code enforcement FAQ

How do I report a code concern in Perris?

Use the complaint form, the City of Perris app for non-emergency issues, email Code_Enforcement@cityofperris.org, call (951) 385-4131, send a letter, or visit in person.

What does Perris Code Enforcement inspect for?

Compliance with applicable building, zoning, safety and nuisance codes and ordinances.

Does the city inspect without a complaint?

Yes. The city says officers conduct both proactive and reactive inspections.

Can I sell a Perris house with an open code violation?

Yes. It does not legally stop a sale, but it can slow a traditional one. A cash buyer can purchase the house as-is.

Ways to reach Perris code enforcement

The city lists several ways to raise a non-emergency concern: complete the Complaint Form, use the City of Perris app (Apple and Android), email Code_Enforcement@cityofperris.org, call (951) 385-4131, send a letter or an inspection request form, or visit in person.

City Hall’s normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Have the address of the property ready, because staff use it to look up current enforcement activity, violation history and ownership before they investigate.

What officers cover

Perris code enforcement officers conduct both proactive and reactive property inspections for building, zoning, safety and nuisance codes and ordinances. Holding a yard sale without a permit can also draw a citation. The city’s Net Outreach line, (951) 390-3567, is separate; voice messages left there are returned within a business week.

If a notice has landed on your Perris property

1. Read what the notice cites and any deadline on it.
2. Call (951) 385-4131 and ask what closes the case.
3. Keep copies of the notice and everything you send back.
4. Get written confirmation when the case is closed.

Open cases and selling

A violation is attached to the property, so a buyer’s agent may ask about it. You still must disclose what you know: under Civil Code 1102.1, delivery of the transfer disclosure statement cannot be waived in an as-is sale, and a late disclosure lets the buyer cancel within three days of in-person delivery or five days of mailing. Our California as-is guide and natural hazard disclosure guide explain the rules.

Sources

• City of Perris: Code Enforcement

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules and fines change; confirm requirements with the City of Perris.