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Home and Property, page 11

California homes come with a few extra layers: buying costs, insurance, rent rules, Prop 13, county tax bills, wildfire work, earthquake risk, coastal permits, and local charges.

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Statewide note · Last reviewed July 7, 2026

Older homes can need a lead paint pause

CDPH lead information helps homeowners and renters treat peeling paint, dust, and older-home repairs with care, especially around young children.

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Statewide note · Last reviewed July 4, 2026

One address can have several hazard layers

Cal OES MyHazards lets people enter an address, city, zip code, or map location to review earthquake, flood, fire, and tsunami hazard layers.

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Statewide note · Last reviewed July 4, 2026

Poison Control is worth saving in the phone

California Poison Control gives 24-hour help for poison questions, and the national 1-800-222-1222 number routes callers to local poison experts.

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Statewide note · Last reviewed July 7, 2026

Pools and spas work better with layers

CDPH drowning prevention information frames pool and spa safety as layers: watching, barriers, alarms, covers, swimming skills, and emergency readiness.

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