How do I sell my house in Pomona?

Pomona is its own city, so City of Pomona rules apply, along with Los Angeles County and state rules.

Sell my house in Pomona: the starting number

I compare closed sales of similar Pomona houses, then adjust for lot, permitted space, condition and block. What you receive is an opinion of value, not an appraisal; any lender involved orders its own. The method is laid out in How much is my Pomona home worth?

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Pomona's transfer tax

Pomona is one of the few cities in the county with its own transfer tax. Pomona City Code Section 50-251 imposes a tax of $1.10 for each $500 of value on realty sold within the city, which works out to $2.20 per $1,000, and Section 50-252 says the tax "shall be paid by any person who makes, signs or issues any document or instrument subject to the tax or for whose use or benefit the document or instrument is made, signed or issued" (Pomona City Code, Sec. 50-251). The county adds $1.10 per $1,000 (LA County Registrar-Recorder). This is general information; your escrow officer shows how it and the county tax apply to your sale.

Rented Pomona property: Ordinance 4359

The City says Ordinance No. 4359, its Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance, "takes effect on January 1, 2026," and that it "repeals and replaces Urgency Ordinance Nos. 4320 and 4329" (City of Pomona, Rent Stabilization Program). On that page:

- "Residential rent increases are limited to 5% per year. Only one rent increase is allowed in a 12-month period"; the City's notice is effective "January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026." - Ending a tenancy needs an at-fault or no-fault reason, and no-fault terminations carry relocation assistance. - Exemptions include units with an occupancy permit issued after February 1, 1995, and units that can be sold separately, such as single-family homes and condominiums. - A landlord who believes a property is exempt files a Notice of Exemption; the City says failing to file may leave the property subject to the ordinance.

This is general information, not advice on your tenancy. Your attorney handles this part, and I work alongside them; confirm whether your unit is covered with your attorney.

Historic districts and landmarks in Pomona

The City lists 5 historic districts and 27 local landmarks (City of Pomona, Pomona's Historic Properties). The City's Minor Certificate of Appropriateness page says those decisions carry a 20 calendar day appeal period (City of Pomona, Minor Certificate of Appropriateness). Pomona also offers Mills Act contracts, with applications due June 1 to meet the December 31 recording deadline (City of Pomona, The Mills Act). If your house has a contract, tell buyers early.

Offers and disclosures in Pomona

Look past price to loan type, contingencies and the closing date. Civil Code sections 1102, 1102.2 and 1103 set the state disclosures (Civil Code §1102): the Transfer Disclosure Statement, the Natural Hazard Disclosure and, in most sales, the Seller Property Questionnaire.

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Timing a Pomona sale

I won't promise a closing date. A tenancy, historic review on planned work, buyer demand and the loan set the pace.

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General information checked against the sources above on Nov 4, 2026. Not legal or tax advice. Opinion of value, not an appraisal.