About Housing
Housing refers to the condition of a person's home. This includes the physical and social environments surrounding the home such as air quality, home safety, and the presence of mold, asbestos, or lead. If someone's home is in bad condition, it can negatively impact a person's health and result in chronic disease and injury and poor mental health.
The Environmental Health Division contracts with cities within the County of Los Angeles to conduct routine inspections of rental property with five or more units and complaint investigations at any housing sites. Our Rental Housing Habitability Program conducts routine and complaint investigations at rental housing units within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
Areas We Serve
The Environmental Health Division has enforcement authority in all cities that have adopted the County Health Code. The cities of Glendale and Torrance have not adopted the housing standards under the County Health Code, and as such the County does not have enforcement authority over housing issues in those cities. In addition, the cities of Long Beach, Pasadena, and Vernon are not under County authority, as they have their own health departments.
Educational Material
It is important for homeowners and property owners to maintain houses and apartment buildings to ensure a healthy and safe living space. The material below provides helpful information regarding the habitability of units.