Fees
Residential Rental Housing Fee
All rental properties within the City of Richmond must be enrolled with the Rent Program, and pay the accompanying annual fee. Landlords must enroll all properties with at least one Rental Unit and complete a Tenancy Registration form for each tenancy in a Controlled Rental Unit. For more information about Enrollment and Registration, please refer to the Enrollment and Registration page.
At their meeting on June 16, 2020, the Richmond City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Rental Housing Fee in the amount of $219 for Fully Covered Rental Units and $124 for Partially Covered Rental Units which includes Governmentally Subsidized Rental Units.
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Rental Housing Fee Resolution
Visit the Billing page for answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Rental Housing Fee.
Business License Tax
The Richmond Rent Program requires all Landlords maintain an up to date business license for each rental property they operate within the City of Richmond. The basic rate for each business (each location), annually, is $238.10 per APN (parcel). Additional fees may apply.
To determine if your business license is current, or register for a business license, please visit our Business License webpage: Richmond Business License.
Residential Rental Inspection Program Fee
All owners of rental dwelling units within the City are subject to the Residential Rental Inspection Program except those units that are exempt per Richmond Municipal Code Section 6.40.090, including:- Residential rental housing units that are subsidized by federal, state, or local government, and/or
- Newly constructed residential rental units for a period of five (5) years from the date of construction.
Program Fees (effective 07/01/2016)
- Registration/Processing Fee - $79.00
- Initial Inspection Fee (per unit) - $157.00
- Re-inspection Fee (per unit) - $66.00
To learn more about the Residential Rental Inspection Program program, including how to enroll and pay the appropriate fees, please visit our Residential Rental Inspection Program webpage: Residential Rental Inspection Program.
Fire Prevention Services Fee
Owners of residential apartment buildings are required to pay an annual fire prevention fee, and receive an inspection for buildings of three units or more. Fees vary by building size; please see the Fire Prevention Master Fee Schedule for more information: Fire Prevention Master Fee Schedule.Please contact Inspector Eric Govan of the Richmond Fire Prevention Services Division to schedule an inspection, pay your fees, and find out more information: Eric_Govan@ci.richmond.ca.us.
Relocation Payment Fee Schedule
R.M.C. 11.102.050
Established December 20, 2016
“Relocation Payment” means the per unit payment required to be paid by any Landlord on a prorata share to an Eligible Tenant who takes action to terminate tenancy for reasons set forth in Section 11.102.030, separate from any security or other refundable deposits as defined in California Code Section 1950.5.
Permanent Relocation Payment
Amounts shown are for calendar year 2020 and shall be adjusted on January 1, 2021, based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (All Urban Consumers - San Francisco - Oakland- San Jose region).
Owner Move-In (R.M.C. 11.100.050(a)(6))
| Maximum
Cap per Unit
Type (a) (b) |
Base Amount | Qualified Tenant
Household Amount (c) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,774 | $4,384 |
| 1 Bedroom | $5,826 | $6,713 |
| 2+ Bedroom | $7,934 | $9,100 |
Withdrawal from Rental Market (R.M.C. 11.100.050(a)(7)) or Substantial Repairs (R.M.C. 11.100.050(a)(5)) or Due to a Governmental Agency's Order for the Tenant to Vacate the Rental Unit or other Conditions Described in Section 11.102.030(c), RMC
| Maximum
Cap per Unit
Type (a) (b) |
Base Amount | Qualified Tenant
Household Amount (c) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,602 | $8,712 |
| 1 Bedroom | $11,653 | $13,428 |
| 2+ Bedroom | $15,814 | $18,199 |
(a) If a Rental Unit is occupied by one Tenant then the entire per unit Relocation Payment shall be paid to the Tenant. If more than one Tenant occupies the Rental Unit, the total amount of the Relocation Payments shall be paid on a pro-rata share to each Eligible Tenant.
(b) The Relocation Payments will be calculated on a per Rental Unit basis, distributed on a per Eligible Tenant basis, with a maximum amount per Rental Unit as shown.
(c) “Qualified Tenant Household” means a household with a Tenant who is displaced for any reason other than the failure to pay Rent, breach of lease, nuisance or failure to give access (see Section 11.100.050 (a) (1) (2) (3) and (4) of the Municipal Code) and who (i) is a Senior Citizen, (ii) is Disabled, (iii) has at least one child under the age of 18 living in the household, (iv) resides in a lower income household as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code, Section 50079.5 or (v) is displaced due to an Owner Move-in and the Tenant has a terminal disease as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code, section 443.1 (q).
(b) The Relocation Payments will be calculated on a per Rental Unit basis, distributed on a per Eligible Tenant basis, with a maximum amount per Rental Unit as shown.
(c) “Qualified Tenant Household” means a household with a Tenant who is displaced for any reason other than the failure to pay Rent, breach of lease, nuisance or failure to give access (see Section 11.100.050 (a) (1) (2) (3) and (4) of the Municipal Code) and who (i) is a Senior Citizen, (ii) is Disabled, (iii) has at least one child under the age of 18 living in the household, (iv) resides in a lower income household as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code, Section 50079.5 or (v) is displaced due to an Owner Move-in and the Tenant has a terminal disease as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code, section 443.1 (q).
Temporary Relocation Payment (Substantial Repairs or Due to Tenant Vacating the Rental Unit Due to a Governmental Agency's Order for the Tenant to Vacate the Rental Unit or other conditions described in Section 11.102.030(c) of the Relocation Ordinance
Temporary Relocation Payment
| Per Diem Description | Amount | Term (a) |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel or Motel | $161 | per day per household |
| Meal Expenses | $32 | per day per person |
| Laundry | $1 | per day per household |
| Pet Accommodations | Cat - $31 Dog - $56 |
per day per animal |
(a) Applicable amounts shall be paid on a weekly basis, calculated on a daily basis, at a minimum. Alternatively, the Landlord may provide comparable housing located in Richmond as provided in subsection (g) of Section 11.102.030 RMC.