City of Yakima Code Administration ↗
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Code Compliance Hotline: 509-576-6657. Inspection Hotline: 509-576-6682.
Yakima, WA · Yakima County · Code violations
Can You Sell a House With Code Violations in Yakima, WA?
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Yakima and Yakima County, Washington, including houses with code violations. You can call us before you have every paper in hand.
Call 888-274-5006 or tell us about the house in the form.
What we buy
We buy houses with code violations in Yakima and Yakima County. You can sell with the repairs still needed and the house as it stands.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What can affect closing in Washington
If the house is rented, Washington law requires the landlord to maintain it in substantial compliance with applicable codes during the tenancy. See RCW 59.18.060(1).
An existing order or court case may set a deadline or other responsibility before closing. Tell us what the notice says, and we can talk through the timing with you.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
We talk with you about the house and the notice, including any dates it names.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Yakima code and inspection contacts
For a house within Yakima city limits, the City of Yakima Code Administration handles city code-compliance questions. Yakima County lists the other cities and towns in the county; if you're unsure which office is connected to your house, call us and we'll sort it out with you.
Other Yakima County cities and towns
The County directory lists local city and town officials across Yakima County.
Costs and questions
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Compare your sale numbers with the Yakima home-sale net proceeds calculator.
Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell a Yakima house with code violations?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses with code violations as-is in Yakima and Yakima County, Washington. Tell us about the house and the notice, and we can talk through the sale with you.
Do I have to repair the violations before selling to you?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
Talk with us about the Yakima house
Call 888-274-5006. We answer 24/7. You can also go to the form and tell us what the notice says.