Sacramento County has a sidewalk repair program in place to prioritize repair and replacement work as funding allows.
Repair Responsibility: Single Family and Duplex Residential Properties
Single family and duplex residential properties are referred to as “Residential” properties. The fronting property owner is responsible for sidewalk repair per state law (Streets and Highways Code, Section 5610). County repairs are limited and based on available funding. Qualifying locations for repair are added to the Sidewalk Repair List. Usually, a damaged location meets one of these conditions to qualify for repair: (1) a vertical sidewalk displacement of 3/4 inch or more or (2) a gutter with more than 1 inch of standing water for more than 10 feet. The Sidewalk Repair List is prioritized based on the severity of the damage, time on the Sidewalk Repair List, and estimated level of pedestrian usage. A repair project may focus on a street block or geographical area for economic efficiency. There are about 7,000 locations on the Sidewalk Repair List.
Repair Responsibility: All Other Properties (Other Than Single Family and Duplex Residential Properties)
All other properties other than single family and duplex residential properties are referred to as “Commercial” properties. Per state law (Streets and Highways Code, Section 5610) and County policy, the property owner is responsible for repairing curb, gutter, and sidewalk locations fronting their “Commercial” property that meet the Repair Criteria. The property owner is notified by mail of their repair responsibility when qualifying locations are reported.
Temporary Repairs
A "temporary repair" is usually a ramp of asphalt placed on the defective curb, gutter, or sidewalk to eliminate a sidewalk displacement, gutter depression, and so on. A temporary repair using asphalt is not considered a permanent repair. All sidewalks within the County right-of-way, regardless of who is responsible for the repair, are eligible for temporary repairs. SACDOT maintenance staff may also perform other maintenance activities, if possible, such as grinding the sidewalk, grooving the gutter, and so on. to temporarily repair (or in some cases permanently repair) damaged curb, gutter, or sidewalk.
Additional Information
Call 311 or 875-4311 or report online at https://311.saccounty.gov
