Records
Property records and code violation lookups
Download your deed, assessed value, tax bill, permit history and code enforcement cases for any San Diego property.
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Property records
Recorded documentsDeeds, trust deeds, liens (County Recorder)Assessor property recordsAssessed value, parcel maps, building recordsProperty tax billsTreasurer-Tax Collector: pay, print, check defaultsCity of San Diego permit recordsPlans, permits and inspectionsOpenDSD permit searchCity of San Diego project and permit status
Not in the City of San Diego? Each city (Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, Oceanside and others) keeps its own permit and code records; unincorporated areas use the County.
Before you buy
Code violation lookups
City of San Diego code casesSearch code enforcement by addressCode violation open dataDownload the full dataset
Why it matters
- Open violations can block a refinance or sale
- Unpermitted additions and ADUs affect value and insurance
- Fines can become liens on the title
What to check
- Open and closed code cases
- Permits finaled vs. expired
- Square footage on the Assessor record vs. the listing
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We will pull it for you
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