Grow Your Sacramento Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From East Sacramento to Elk Grove, Midtown to Folsom — MaidProfit gives Sacramento cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs, automate operations, and grow in California’s fastest-growing major metro.
Why Sacramento Is California’s Best-Kept Secret for Cleaning Businesses
Sacramento has emerged as one of California’s fastest-growing metros, attracting residents priced out of the Bay Area and LA who bring their expectations for professional services — including cleaning. With a metro population of 2.4 million and a median household income of $73,500, Sacramento combines California-level demand with significantly lower operating costs.
The city’s economy is anchored by state government (Sacramento is the state capital), healthcare (UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Health, Kaiser), and a growing tech sector driven by Bay Area remote workers and satellite offices. These industries create a professional workforce that values cleaning services.
Sacramento’s hot, dry Central Valley climate creates year-round dust and pollen management needs. The city’s mix of historic Craftsman homes in Midtown and East Sacramento, plus newer suburban developments in Elk Grove, Folsom, and Roseville, offers diverse service opportunities at various price points.
Bay Area Transplants = Premium Expectations
Tens of thousands of Bay Area professionals have relocated to Sacramento, bringing their premium service expectations and willingness to pay above local averages. MaidProfit helps you deliver the professional experience they expect.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Sacramento Cleaners Charge
Sacramento cleaning rates are below Bay Area levels but rising fast. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $125 – $280 | $185 |
| Deep Cleaning | $230 – $500 | $345 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $270 – $550 | $395 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.09 – $0.17 | $0.12 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $110 – $230 | $160 |
East Sacramento and Land Park command the highest city rates. Folsom and El Dorado Hills offer premium suburban pricing. Elk Grove and Natomas provide strong family market volume. Midtown is growing rapidly with young professionals.
Sacramento Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Sacramento Business Operations Tax
Sacramento requires a Business Operations Tax Certificate. The annual tax is based on number of employees: $50 for 0–4 employees, scaling up for larger businesses. Apply through the City Revenue Division.
California LLC Registration
Register your LLC ($70) or corporation with the California Secretary of State. The annual $800 LLC franchise tax applies.
Sacramento County Requirements
If serving clients in unincorporated Sacramento County or cities like Elk Grove, Folsom, or Rancho Cordova, check each jurisdiction’s business license requirements.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for all Sacramento cleaning businesses. Property values in East Sacramento and Folsom require adequate coverage. Expect $500–$950/year for $1M coverage.
Workers’ Compensation
Mandatory in California for all employers. Costs run $3.00–$5.00 per $100 of payroll. Required before hiring your first employee.
California Labor Laws
California has strict labor laws including overtime after 8 hours/day, meal and rest break requirements, and paid sick leave. Ensure full compliance — penalties are steep.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“So many Bay Area families have moved to Sacramento. They’re used to premium cleaning and digital booking. MaidProfit’s online portal and automated scheduling match those expectations. We’ve grown to 90 recurring households serving East Sac, Land Park, and Midtown.”
“We cover Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Folsom. MaidProfit’s zone-based scheduling is essential for covering that geography. We’ve tripled our client base in two years and are about to hire our tenth team member.”
“We clean state government offices downtown and residential clients in East Sacramento. MaidProfit handles both sides perfectly — separate invoicing structures, different scheduling rules, one easy dashboard. Revenue doubled in our second year.”