Pomona 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 Pomona Development Services Department; sources are listed at the end.

In Pomona, code enforcement is handled by the Code Compliance Division of the Development Services Department, reachable through the Code Compliance Unit at 909-620-2374. The city’s code compliance page lists the kinds of violations it handles and who enforces each one.

Pomona code enforcement at a glance

What does Pomona code compliance handle?

The city’s Code Compliance Division page lists a series of violations and names the enforcing unit for each.

Most are enforced by the Pomona Code Compliance Unit at 909-620-2374, including vacant open structures, while violations on public property such as parking are handled by Pomona Parking Enforcement at 909-622-1241.

The page also notes that the city code permits parking motor homes in front driveways by special permit only.

What happens when a Pomona house is cited?

A complaint or inspection can lead to a notice requiring the owner to correct a violation. Deadlines and any fees depend on the violation, so read the notice itself and call the Code Compliance Unit with questions. If a violation involves unpermitted construction, ask the Building and Safety Division what the city would require to resolve it.

Can I sell a house in Pomona with code violations?

Yes. A violation does not by itself prohibit a sale, but a buyer will want it resolved, want a lower price, or take it on knowingly. Sellers in California generally must disclose known problems, so cited violations should be disclosed.

What the Code Compliance Division actually enforces

The division’s page is specific about the kinds of problems it handles, and most of them are visible from the street, which is why they tend to surface when a house is on the market. The list includes:

• Exterior property maintenance that violates state or local law, plus nuisances and hazardous conditions.
• Landscaping that is tall, dead, diseased or overgrown, at residential and commercial sites.
• Trash, junk, debris, equipment and lumber stored on private property.
• Inoperable vehicles stored in the open, parking on unpaved surfaces, and motor homes parked in public view without a permit.
• Vacant and open structures, and graffiti.
• Broken windows, damaged screens, surfaces in need of painting and general dilapidation.
• Residential use of garages, which the city describes as illegal garage conversions and accessory dwelling unit regulations under the Zoning Code.

That last item matters to sellers. A converted garage that was never permitted can show up as a code compliance issue even if no neighbor ever complained, because it is a zoning matter as much as a building one.

How the city says it resolves cases

Pomona states that its goal is voluntary compliance. Where that does not work, the division lists citations, abatements and civil or criminal prosecution among the tools it uses to resolve exterior property maintenance problems.

The page does not publish a standard cure period for every violation, so the deadline on your notice is the one that counts. If you cannot meet it, call the Code Compliance Unit at 909-620-2374 before the date passes rather than after.

Other numbers on the city’s page can help you reach the right office: the Graffiti Clean-Up Crew at 909-620-2265, Pomona Parking Enforcement for public property at 909-622-1241, the shopping cart reporting hotline at (909) 620-2362, and the Planning Department at (909) 620-2191 for accessory dwelling unit questions.

Vacant property registration in Pomona

If the house you are selling is empty, check the city’s Vacant Property Registry Program. The city says abandoned, vacant or distressed properties must be registered.

The owner of record must file the registration form within ten calendar days of the city identifying the neglected vacant property, issuing a written notice, or the owner learning of the situation, and must re-register each year.

The program fee is listed at $488.20 per parcel per year, and the city’s citation schedule starts at $100 plus a $22 processing fee for a first citation, rising to $200, $500 and then $1,000 plus the $22 fee for the fourth and later citations.

An unregistered vacant house can run up charges while it waits for a buyer, so ask the division whether the property is covered before you list.

What to do the day you receive a notice

1. Read the notice for the violation, the code section and the deadline, and photograph the condition of the property that day.
2. Call the Code Compliance Unit and ask what the officer will accept as proof of correction.
3. If the notice involves a structure, garage or unit, ask the Building and Safety Division whether a permit is needed to fix it.
4. Keep receipts and dated photos of every correction, since you may need them for the buyer or escrow.
5. Do not let the notice sit while you wait for a buyer; deadlines run whether or not the house is listed.

Disclosure when a violation is on record

A notice of violation is the kind of information a buyer would want to know. Under California Civil Code section 1102.1, delivery of the transfer disclosure statement cannot be waived in an as-is sale, and the seller’s duty to disclose material facts affecting value or desirability stays in place.

If a disclosure or an amendment is delivered after the buyer’s offer, section 1102.3 lets the buyer cancel within three days of in-person delivery or five days of mailing or agreed electronic delivery. Our statewide as-is guide walks through those rules.

If you are also behind on property tax or facing a lender deadline, see our California foreclosure timeline guide.

How to sell a house in Pomona with code violations

1. Get the paperwork: the notice and any correspondence with Code Compliance.
2. Check the permit history. See our Pomona building permits guide.
3. Compare options: correct the violation, sell with a price credit, or sell as-is to a cash buyer who prices the work in.
4. Disclose honestly and keep communicating with the city until the sale closes.

We buy Pomona houses as they are. See how we buy houses in Pomona or our cash home buyer page.

Dealing with a notice and not sure what it means for a sale? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. There is no cost and no obligation.

Pomona code enforcement FAQ

Who do I call about a code violation in Pomona?

The city lists the Pomona Code Compliance Unit at 909-620-2374 for most violations.

Who handles parking violations on public property in Pomona?

Pomona Parking Enforcement, at 909-622-1241.

Can I sell a house in Pomona with an open code violation?

Yes. Disclose it, then choose between correcting it, discounting the price, or selling as-is to a cash buyer who accounts for it in the offer.

Does Pomona enforce rules on vacant buildings?

Yes. The city lists vacant open structures among the violations enforced by the Code Compliance Unit.

Does Pomona require vacant houses to be registered?

Yes. The city’s Vacant Property Registry Program covers abandoned, vacant or distressed properties, with a stated fee of $488.20 per parcel per year and a ten-day window to file after the city notifies the owner or the owner knows of the situation.

Can an illegal garage conversion count as a code violation in Pomona?

Yes. The Code Compliance Division lists residential use of garages, including illegal garage conversions, among the matters it handles under the Zoning Code.

What if I cannot fix a violation before the deadline on the notice?

Contact the Code Compliance Unit at 909-620-2374 before the deadline and ask what the officer will accept. The city’s stated goal is voluntary compliance, but it also lists citations and abatements among its tools.

Sources

• City of Pomona: Code Compliance Division
• City of Pomona: Development Services

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the City of Pomona.