Multi-Family Residential/Apartment Inspections
Program Overview:
The City of Monterey Park’s annual apartment inspection program helps protect residents by identifying fire and life safety hazards and supporting safe property maintenance. The Fire Department’s Code Compliance Division inspects multi-family residential properties with three or more units as part of the City’s annual inspection program.
2027 Registration Is Now Open
Register each property by December 31, 2026. Inspections begin in January 2027 and continue throughout the year.
Beginning with the 2027 inspection cycle, the program is moving to GoGov, an online platform where owners can submit annual applications, communicate with staff, receive inspection updates, pay fees, and access their certification.
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How to Register
Create an account or sign in. Use a valid, current email address that you check regularly.
Complete the Multi-Family Inspection Application. Enter the apartment property’s address and provide the owner’s name, phone number, and email address. Property management contact information may also be provided.
Complete the included self-certification and submit your application. The smoke detector/carbon monoxide and fire and life safety self-certification is now part of the annual application.
Own more than one property? Submit a separate application for each property using the same email address. Enter the corresponding property address on each application. Your dashboard will display the properties associated with that email address.
Your email address matters. Staff communications, payment requests, and annual renewal reminders will be sent to the registered email address. Keep it accurate and current, and contact Code Compliance if it changes.
Preparing for Your Inspection
Before the inspection, walk through your property, identify potential hazards, and make needed corrections.
Routine inspections focus on the building exterior and common areas, including walkways, stairways, open garages, and laundry areas. Keep these areas accessible and clear of obstructions. No appointment is necessary for the routine exterior inspection.
Fees and Payment
An annual inspection fee applies and is calculated per floor at the City’s established rate.
After staff reviews your application, you will receive an email requesting payment with instructions for paying online through GoGov. For assistance with payment by cash or check, contact Code Compliance.
Inspection Results and Certification
Inspection updates and communications will be available through GoGov.
If an inspector identifies violations, you will receive a Notice of Violation describing the required corrections. Complete those corrections by the deadline stated in the notice. A follow-up inspection will verify compliance, and additional reinspection fees may apply if corrections remain incomplete.
Once the inspection is complete, required corrections have been resolved, and applicable fees have been paid, your annual certification will be available through GoGov.
Submitting an application begins the annual process; certification is issued after all requirements are completed.
Questions or Registration Assistance?
Monterey Park Fire Department — Code Compliance Division
320 West Newmark Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone: (626) 307-1415
Email: codecompliance@montereypark.ca.gov