Code enforcement amnesty program helps 23 property owners, waives fees totaling $12,568
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Summary
Second-year update: 42 property owners requested amnesty; 23 cases approved; staff waived $12,568 in investigation fees and reduced or waived fines totaling $159,100 for qualifying owners; Board received the report with no additional direction.
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Planning and Building staff gave a second-year update on the county's Code Enforcement Amnesty Program, reporting that 42 property owners applied, 23 cases were approved, and the county waived $12,568 in code-enforcement investigation fees and reduced or waived fines totaling $159,100 for qualifying owners.
Program purpose: The amnesty program targets unpermitted work completed by previous owners and undisclosed at sale. Eligible owners who self-report or who are found eligible through case reviews may receive a certificate of compliance after pre-site inspection if the property is safe and owners pursue required permits.
Results and process: Of 42 requests, 23 were approved; some applicants are actively pursuing permits, several cases remain pending for additional owner information, and a small number declined to pursue the process. Staff said the program has helped with safe occupancy, title clearance and sale transactions by coordinating with realtors and title companies.
Board response: Supervisors praised staff and found the program effective, recommending continued outreach to title companies and realtors and coordination with housing resources for owners who need construction assistance.
Next steps: Staff will continue administering the program without a sunset date, ramp up outreach to realtors and title companies, and coordinate with building-permit processes and the county's ADU rollout.