Bay Area Sewer Compliance Directory

PSL compliance certificate required at sale , permit >$100k , or water meter size change .

• EBMUD PSL compliance certificate required
• Three triggers: (1) Sale/transfer of property, (2) Remodel/building permit >$100,000, (3) Any change in water meter size — increasing or decreasing the meter triggers sewer lateral compliance — any one triggers compliance
• Alameda: upper lateral only (from building to property line / curbside cleanout)
• No public grant or loan program available

PSL compliance certificate required at sale , permit >$100k , or water meter size change .

• Three triggers: (1) Sale/transfer, (2) Remodel/permit >$100,000, (3) Any change in water meter size — increasing or decreasing the meter triggers sewer lateral compliance
• Albany: upper lateral only (from building to property line / curbside cleanout)
• No public grant or loan available

• Berkeley PSL loan: low-income owners only, and only where City has found the lateral a public nuisance — not a general-public loan
• EBMUD PSL compliance certificate also required
• Verify current city loan rules

• Applicant must meet the program’s income-assistance eligibility requirements
• Three quotes from CVSan-qualified contractors are required before approval
• CVSan-witnessed video inspection and written authorization are required before work begins
• Approved work must generally be completed within 90 days and no later than June 30, 2027
• Funding is first-qualified, first-served and subject to the FY 2026–27 allocation

PSL compliance certificate required at sale , permit >$100k , or water meter size change .

• Three triggers: (1) Sale/transfer of property, (2) Remodel/building permit >$100,000, (3) Any change in water meter size — increasing or decreasing the meter triggers sewer lateral compliance
• Full lateral required (upper + lower) — entire pipe from building to public sewer main
• No public grant or loan available

• Sewer agency varies by address — verify before any work

PSL compliance certificate required at sale , permit >$100k , or water meter size change .

• Three triggers: (1) Sale/transfer, (2) Remodel/building permit >$100,000, (3) Any change in water meter size — increasing or decreasing the meter triggers sewer lateral compliance
• Full lateral required (upper + lower) — entire pipe from building to public sewer main
• No public grant or loan available

PSL compliance certificate required at sale , permit >$100k , or water meter size change .

• Three triggers: (1) Sale/transfer, (2) Remodel/building permit >$100,000, (3) Any change in water meter size — increasing or decreasing the meter triggers sewer lateral compliance
• Full lateral required (upper + lower)
• No public grant or loan available

• Verify whether DSRSD or city serves your address

• Sewer agency may vary by address

• Properties being sold are expected to require sewer lateral inspection before escrow closes once the program is adopted.
• Proposed inspections include both CCTV inspection and pressure testing.
• Deficiencies identified during inspection would need to be corrected to District Standards and inspected by the District.
• No active point-of-sale effective date, adopted ordinance number, fee schedule, certificate-validity period, or grant program is currently posted by the District.
• Verify the property is within Oro Loma's service area before relying on these requirements.

• Central San has NO point-of-sale sewer lateral inspection ordinance — confirmed on their FAQ
• Central San Lateral Replacement Financing Program available for eligible properties
• Unincorporated communities: Alamo, Blackhawk, Diablo, Canyon, Clyde, Pacheco also served by Central San
• Address verification required — Central San serves 13 cities/towns and surrounding unincorporated areas
• Contact Central San: (925) 229-7371

• Delta Diablo explicitly states: NO sewer lateral certification required for property sales
• Property owner is responsible for the entire sewer lateral from the building to the public sewer main, including the connection tap or wye
• Condition assessments are the homeowner's responsibility
• For permits: contact Delta Diablo at permits@deltadiablo.org or use the Citizen Self-Service System

• Same ISD requirements as Oakley — Ironhouse Sanitary District serves both Oakley and Bethel Island
• No confirmed POS inspection requirement at sale — verify current status with ISD
• Property owner responsible for entire lateral from home to public main connection
• Ironhouse permit required for lateral work — contact (925) 625-2279
• Note: Bethel Island has additional flood/levee jurisdiction under BIMID (Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District)

• Wastewater collection in Clayton is performed by the City of Concord — not Central San directly
• Concord conveys Clayton wastewater to Central San's treatment plant
• Central San has NO point-of-sale ordinance — inspection is encouraged but not required
• Central San Lateral Replacement Financing Program available for eligible properties
• For permits and lateral work in Clayton: contact City of Concord Public Works (925) 671-3448

• Address determines which agency and program applies
• Central San: financing repaid through property tax
• CVSan grant: 3 quotes, qualified contractor, apply first

• CCSD Ordinance No. 07-1 (2007): Certificate of Compliance required prior to sale of property
• CCTV inspection required — DVD/electronic file must be submitted to District for review
• Any sewer lateral deficiencies identified must be corrected before certificate is issued
• Contact: Crockett Community Services District (510) 787-2992
• Also covers: Port Costa (same district and ordinance)

• Eligible for lateral replacement or shared lateral
• Repaid through annual property tax bill
• Verify current dollar limit with Central San

• Stege loan application required
• EBMUD PSL compliance also required — three triggers: (1) Sale/transfer, (2) Remodel/permit >$100,000, (3) Any change in water meter size — increasing or decreasing the meter triggers sewer lateral compliance
• Full lateral (upper + lower) required
• Repayment up to 10 years via property tax

• Certificate of Compliance required for property transfer in the WCW service area
• Must be in WCWD service area
• CCTV inspection and contractor estimates required
• Funding subject to annual availability

• Certificate of Compliance required for property transfer in the WCW service area
• Must be in WCWD service area
• CCTV inspection and estimates required

• Stege loan application required
• EBMUD PSL compliance also required — three triggers: (1) Sale/transfer, (2) Remodel/permit >$100,000, (3) Any change in water meter size — increasing or decreasing the meter triggers sewer lateral compliance
• Full lateral (upper + lower) required
• Repayment up to 10 years via property tax

• Eligible replacement or shared lateral
• Repaid through annual property tax bill

• Central San serves most of Martinez — verify your address
• Repaid through annual property tax bill

• MVSD serves the northeasterly portion of the City of Martinez and adjacent unincorporated areas — 4.7 sq mile service area
• MVSD does NOT own or maintain side sewers — property owner is responsible from home to point of connection with public main
• No confirmed POS inspection requirement at sale — verify with MVSD at (925) 228-5635
• Permit required for any lateral repair or replacement — licensed/bonded underground contractor required
• $1,000 bond/deposit required plus application fee ($211.20) and inspection fee ($235.20) = $1,446.40 total for long repair permit
• NOTE: The City of Martinez is split between MVSD (northeast) and Central San (other portions) — verify your specific address

• Eligible replacement or shared lateral
• Repaid through annual property tax bill

• Ironhouse Sanitary District has a Private Sewer Lateral Replacement Program (Ordinance No. 65)
• No confirmed POS inspection requirement at sale — verify current status with ISD
• Property owner is responsible for entire sewer lateral from home to connection with public main
• Ironhouse permit required for any lateral construction, connection, or repair
• All plans for private sewer work must be supplied to District engineer for review prior to work
• Contact Ironhouse Sanitary District: (925) 625-2279

• Eligible replacement or shared lateral
• Repaid through annual property tax bill

• Certificate of Compliance required for property transfer in the WCW service area
• Must be in WCWD service area
• CCTV inspection and estimates required

• Certificate of Compliance required for property transfer in the WCW service area
• Must be in WCWD service area
• CCTV inspection and estimates required

• Eligible replacement or shared lateral
• Repaid through annual property tax bill

• Property must be in Richmond MSD
• Full lateral replacement only — no partial repairs
• Proof of payment required
• No prior reimbursement received
• Work completed during current fiscal year

• Property must be within the West County Wastewater service area
• Verify jurisdiction by property address
• CCTV inspection and contractor estimates may be required
• Obtain WCWD approval before beginning work

• Certificate of Compliance required for property transfer in the WCW service area
• May be in Stege, Richmond MSD, or WCWD — verify address before assuming any program applies
• EBMUD PSL compliance also required — three triggers: (1) Sale/transfer, (2) Remodel/permit >$100,000, (3) Any change in water meter size — increasing or decreasing the meter triggers sewer lateral compliance

• RSD Ordinance No. 08-101 (adopted August 11 2008): Certificate of Compliance required prior to sale
• CCTV inspection required — CCTV must start at District mainline pulling back toward home, max 30 ft/min, must have counter
• 5-second stop required at any defect (broken sections, root intrusion, misaligned joints)
• CCTV submitted as CD, flash drive, or downloadable video link — no video of video accepted
• Certificate not issued until all District requirements satisfied — review takes 2-3 business days
• Extension up to 6 months available if repairs needed — send written request to District Manager signed by buyer and real estate agent
• Building Sewer Replacement Grant Program (BSRGP) available for eligible property owners

• Certificate of Compliance required for property transfer in the WCW service area
• Must be in WCWD service area
• CCTV inspection and estimates required

• Verify whether Central San or DSRSD serves your address

• Verify whether Central San or DSRSD serves your address

• Eligible replacement or shared lateral
• Repaid through annual property tax bill

• SASM model ordinance adopted by all six SASM member agencies including Alto SD, Almonte SD, Homestead Valley SD, and Richardson Bay SD
• Same triggers and requirements as City of Mill Valley: sale, remodel $50k+, road/main work
• 180-day grace period after close to complete repairs — inspection required before close
• Verify which specific district serves your address — unincorporated Mill Valley area is fragmented across multiple SASM member districts
• Contact SASM: (415) 388-6393 or individual district to confirm serving agency

• Verify SASM membership by parcel
• SD5 Ordinance 2014-02a may apply: triggers include sale, remodel >$50k, road resurfacing

• POS ordinance (Ord. No. 45, 2018): inspection required at sale/transfer of title
• Also triggered by: building permit ≥$50,000 cumulative over 3 years, ADU, water meter size change, fire sprinkler installation, fixture count change
• Also triggered by: sewer overflow/malfunction, sewer main improvement or road paving nearby
• 180 days to comply from close of escrow OR date of Notice to Repair, whichever comes first
• Shared laterals: if one property is triggered, all properties sharing that lateral are also triggered
• No known grant or loan program

• You may only apply for one program (grant OR loan)
• RVSD compliance certificate required at sale, remodel >$75k, or bathroom addition
• 90 days from close of escrow to complete if deferred

• You may only apply for one program (grant OR loan)
• RVSD compliance certificate required
• 90 days from close of escrow if deferred

• Parts of Larkspur served by RVSD — RVSD ordinance applies in those areas
• Verify your address before assuming program or ordinance applies

• Property must be within SMCSD service area
• Compliance certificate required at transfer of title
• CCTV inspection required via certified plumber using Go Forward Lateral software (no other method accepted)
• Compliance triggers: title transfer, change in customer, remodel/construction >$50,000, or change in use

• Verify active program year with SASM directly
• Income qualification may apply for additional assistance

• SASM model ordinance effective June 2 2015 in the City of Mill Valley
• Triggers: (1) sale/resale of property, (2) remodel valued at $50,000+ within 3 years, (3) sewer main or road resurfacing project on your street
• 180-day grace period — inspection required before sale is finalized but repairs may be completed after close of escrow
• Inspection report submitted to City/SASM before close
• Exemption: lateral originally installed or fully replaced within last 20 years, or repaired within last 3 years
• Contact City of Mill Valley Public Works: (415) 388-4033

• Entire lateral replacement only — no partial repairs
• 3 contractor bids required
• Approval letter before work begins
• First-come by fiscal year

• RVSD Ordinance No. 66 (adopted June 2014, effective January 1 2015 for property sales)
• Triggers: sale/purchase of property, remodel exceeding $75,000, adding a bathroom
• Repairs must be complete within 90 days from the close of escrow
• RVSD service area includes Town of Ross (confirmed on rvsd.org)
• Same program and requirements as Fairfax, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Kentfield, Sleepy Hollow

• You may only apply for one program (grant OR loan)
• RVSD compliance certificate required
• 90 days from close of escrow if deferred

• San Rafael Sanitation District explicitly states: no sewer lateral inspection is required prior to the sale of a property
• Verify your address with SRSD to confirm service area — portions of San Rafael are served by RVSD (central/south) or LGVSD (north Terra Linda area) instead
• SRSD serves the central city of San Rafael

• RVSD compliance certificate required at sale, remodel >$75k, or bathroom addition
• You may only apply for one program (grant OR loan)
• Verify your address is in RVSD service area

• POS ordinance: inspection required at sale if home valued at $30,000+
• Building permit of $30,000+ also triggers inspection
• Standard review: 10 business days ($250 fee); expedited: 5 business days ($500)
• Loan: LGVSD pays contractor directly; repaid via semi-annual property tax bill
• PACP-certified inspector required

• Property must be within SMCSD service area
• As of August 22 2025, SMCSD now owns and operates City of Sausalito sewer collection system — all compliance submissions now go to SMCSD directly (not City of Sausalito)
• CCTV inspection required

• You may only apply for one program (grant OR loan)
• RVSD compliance certificate required
• 90 days from close of escrow if deferred

• SD5 Ordinance 2014-02a triggers: sale, remodel >$50k, road/main project in vicinity
• Member agency participation varies — verify by address

• SFPUC manages the City and County of San Francisco sewer system — 30,000+ acres of service area
• Lower laterals (sewer main to curb line): SFPUC replaces if structural defects are found during SFPUC projects
• Upper laterals (curb line to building): property owner responsibility for all maintenance, repair, and replacement
• No mandatory POS inspection ordinance confirmed as of July 2026 — SFPUC noted in 2020 a sewer lateral ordinance was 'in the planning stage'
• Triggers for permit-required work: any new lateral installation, relocation, or modification; construction projects in the public right-of-way; laterals exceeding standard 6-inch diameter require SFPUC referral
• CCTV required for all lateral work — personnel must be NASSCO PACP certified; camera speed max 0.5 ft/sec; footage counter required
• Flood zone notification: SFPUC worked with Board of Supervisors on ordinance requiring notification at point of sale for properties in 100-year flood zone (separate from sewer lateral)
• Optional sewer lateral insurance: SFPUC partnered with American Water Resources (AWR) for optional protection plans — visit sfpuc.gov/learning/emergency-preparedness/sewer-laterals
• Grants available: SFPUC Floodwater Grant Program — reimbursement for backwater valve installation
• Contact SFPUC 24-hour: (415) 701-2311 or 3-1-1

• POS ordinance: buildings >25 years old must pass pressure/air test before title transfer
• All repair and replacement work must be completed and approved before title transfer — no deferral

• No confirmed POS sewer lateral inspection ordinance for Colma as of July 2026
• Colma is served by the North San Mateo County Sanitation District for treatment
• Verify current requirements with City of Colma Public Works: (650) 997-8300
• Note: Colma has a very small residential population — most land is cemeteries

• No confirmed POS sewer lateral inspection ordinance for East Palo Alto as of July 2026
• Wastewater is treated at the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant
• Verify current requirements with East Palo Alto Public Works: (650) 853-3100

• POS ordinance (adopted 2012): CCTV video inspection required before sale
• Work must be completed before close of escrow — no deferral to buyer
• Exemption if lateral connects directly in street right-of-way

• POS ordinance (Municipal Code 8.20.450): CCTV video inspection required before close of escrow
• Exempt if tested and passed within last 5 years or lateral fully replaced within last 20 years
• Work must be completed before title transfer

• 2026–27 program runs July 1 2026 through June 30 2027, or until 100 laterals are replaced
• Apply for the free City inspection before replacement; the lateral must be inspected through the program and found eligible by City staff
• Eligible property must generally be a private single-family primary residence or qualifying nonprofit transitional housing
• Property cannot need a Lateral Compliance Certificate for a sale, major remodel, new plumbing fixtures/drains, or other trigger within the next 2 years
• Grant is reimbursement up to $2,000 after permitted replacement and proof the contractor was paid in full

• No confirmed POS sewer lateral inspection ordinance for Portola Valley as of July 2026
• West Bay Sanitary District serves Portola Valley and Woodside
• Verify current requirements with West Bay Sanitary District: (650) 321-0384

• POS ordinance (effective May 8 2015): sewer lateral inspection required before sale
• Pressure test method (similar to Burlingame / Pacifica)
• Work must be completed before close of escrow

• POS ordinance (Municipal Code 7.38.432, effective Dec 1 2020): 4 triggers — sale, permit, remodel, or sewer main work nearby
• Inspection report required (not a certificate of compliance)
• Cost sharing program: non-retroactive, accepted before work begins
• Seller must provide inspection report; buyer must schedule if not done

• POS ordinance (effective June 21 2022): sewer lateral video inspection required before sale
• Multi-unit residential buildings sharing a lateral are exempt
• Work must be completed before close of escrow

• No confirmed POS sewer lateral inspection ordinance for Woodside as of July 2026
• West Bay Sanitary District serves both Woodside and Portola Valley
• Verify current requirements with West Bay Sanitary District: (650) 321-0384
• Note: Woodside is largely on large-lot estate properties, some with septic systems — verify connection to public sewer

• POS ordinance effective July 1 2025 (Ord. 2025-73): inspection required at sale if lateral is 10+ years old
• Licensed contractor must perform full CCTV inspection
• Inspection report submitted to district 10+ days before close of escrow
• Repair/replacement is NOT required — inspection only (unless failing)
• Up to $3,500 reimbursement available if owner chooses to repair/replace
• Exempt: condominiums and mobile homes within a park; laterals installed/replaced under District permit within last 10 years

• Income-qualified owner-occupants only
• Not a dedicated sewer lateral program

• Income-qualified owner-occupants only
• Not a dedicated sewer lateral program

• Income-qualified owner-occupants only
• Not a dedicated sewer lateral program

• Complete replacement or repair eliminating I&I
• Based on approved cost
• Verify annual funding availability

• Income-qualified owner-occupants only
• Not a dedicated sewer lateral program

• Private sewer lateral replacement
• Apply before work begins
• Verify current year funding with city — apply before work begins

• Income-qualified owner-occupants only
• Not a dedicated sewer lateral program
• IMPORTANT: Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District (operated by Sonoma Water) has an active ordinance requiring laterals on properties 30 years or older to be inspected and repaired if necessary — NOT a POS requirement but may affect older properties
• Contact Sonoma Water for current inspection status of your property

• Affected properties per town program
• Verify current year funding with town