Condo conversions in Vacaville: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Vacaville Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (extracted October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Limits on conversions	No conversion application may be approved. Applies: Applies when a severe rental housing shortage is found to exist. § 14.11.080.030 · code text No application for a conversion of existing multifamily rental housing shall be approved if a "severe rental housing shortage" is deemed to exist.
Notice to tenants	Notices and staff reports are mailed to each tenant, plus other notices state law requires. § 14.11.080.060 · code text In addition to the noticing requirements of Chapter 14.09.030 of this code, the Director of Community Development shall also mail notices and staff reports to each tenant of the proposed condominium, community apartment or stock cooperative project, in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.
Vacancy-rate test	A vacancy rate under 3% means a severe rental housing shortage. § 14.11.080.030 · code text If the vacancy percentage is found to be less than three percent, there shall be deemed to exist a "severe rental housing shortage" in the City.

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What happens to tenants when a Vacaville building converts to condos?

Vacaville's code: No conversion application may be approved. (Applies when a severe rental housing shortage is found to exist.) (§ 14.11.080.030); Notices and staff reports are mailed to each tenant, plus other notices state law requires. (§ 14.11.080.060).

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