Legislative Update - September 25, 2025

Reminder: Important Deadlines on the Horizon

• September 30 Deadline for City of San Diego Trash Service Approaching: The City of San Diego Environmental Services Department is reminding property owners of upcoming deadlines for trash service. Single-family homes eligible for city services must make container choices and enroll in services by Sept. 30. Click here for more information and links to valuable resources. 
   
• Updated Federal Housing Inspection Standards to Take Effect October 1, 2025: Originally scheduled to go into effect in October of 2024, HUD delayed implementation until October of 2025. Come October 1, 2025, all Public Housing Authorities who administer Section 8 will implement the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Inspection standards. To learn more about NSPIRE, visit the HUD website. 
   
• San Diego County to Begin Enforcing New Swimming Pool Regulations in October: Effective October 1, 2025, updated Suction Outlet Fittings Assembly (SOFA) standards will be enforced by the County of San Diego. A flow meter, a vacuum gauge (pre-pump), and a pressure gauge (post-pump) will be required to be installed to verify flow rate and total dynamic head (TDH). Drain covers shall be in compliance with ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 or successor standards. While not a mandate to retrofit immediately, changes may be required if identified during annual inspection. Click here for more information.