The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) opens the 2026 Rental Registration cycle on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. All residential rental properties in the City of Pasadena must be registered with the City’s Rental Registry, and property owners have until Saturday, October 31, 2026, to complete their registration. This year’s registration comes with a system-wide upgrade, as RSD has refined the Rental Registry portal to guide property owners through registration in five clear steps. The updated portal creates a...
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Pasadena Rental Housing Board Approves 2.5% Annual General Adjustment for 2026–2027
Beginning October 1, 2026, Pasadena’s Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for rent-stabilized units will be 2.5%. The Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) adopted the new rate at its June 18, 2026, meeting, setting the limit for lawful rent increases from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The AGA is the annual percentage by which rent may be increased for an existing tenancy in a covered rental unit under Pasadena’s Charter Article XVIII. Before increasing rent, landlords must follow all applicable...
Rent Stabilization Department Brings Housing Resources to Jackie Robinson Community Center
The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) invites community members to its next Chats & Snacks with a Housing Counselor event on Friday, August 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. This event will expand the Chats & Snacks experience by bringing together several local housing organizations and City departments in one community location. RSD will be joined by Friends In Deed, the Housing Rights Center, and the...
Know the Resources for Reporting Rental Housing Maintenance and Habitability Concerns
The City of Pasadena is committed to helping renters connect with the appropriate department when concerns arise in their rental units regarding repairs, property maintenance, or habitability. Knowing who to contact when one of these issues occurs can help make the process of addressing the concern easier. The Rent Stabilization Department’s Housing Counselors are a valuable resource for providing information to tenants and landlords about Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Charter, including rent increases, eviction protections, rental registration, petitions, relocation assistance, and...
Latest News from the Rent Stabilization Department – August 2026
The Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) has released its August 2026 Newsletter, featuring important information on rent rollbacks and rent increases, guidance on where to report maintenance and habitability concerns, and a reminder about Pasadena’s Rental Registry Public Portal. This month’s issue highlights rent rollbacks and rent increases under Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Charter. For covered rental units, rent increases must follow applicable requirements, and in some situations, landlords may be required to roll rent back to the lawful amount if an...
August Workshop Covers Base Rent, Rent Rollbacks and Annual Increases
Under Pasadena's Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment (Article XVIII), lawful rent for a covered rental unit is based on a fixed reference point known as the “Base Rent.” Generally, the Base Rent is the rent in effect on May 17, 2021, or the initial rent charged at the beginning of a tenancy that started after that date. To help tenants and landlords understand how these requirements apply to them, the Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) is hosting a free community...
Latest News from the Rent Stabilization Department – July 2026
The Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) has released its July 2026 Newsletter, featuring important updates, educational resources, and opportunities for community involvement. This month’s issue includes information on the newly adopted Annual General Adjustment (AGA), an upcoming workshop on Just Cause Eviction Protections, and an opportunity to serve on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB). This month’s newsletter highlights the 2.5% AGA adopted by the PRHB on June 18, 2026. Effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, the AGA is...
July Workshop on Just Cause Eviction Protections for Tenants and Landlords
Understanding when and how a tenancy may legally end can raise important questions for both tenants and landlords. In general, just cause protections require landlords to have a legally recognized reason to end a tenancy. Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Charter includes just cause eviction protections for covered rental units, helping ensure that evictions are based on specific legal grounds and follow required procedures. The Rent Stabilization Department’s upcoming workshop will walk attendees through these requirements under Pasadena’s local rent stabilization laws. ...
Pasadena Rental Housing Board Seeks Applicants for Alternate Tenant Member Vacancy
The Pasadena City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Alternate Tenant Member seat on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB). The PRHB was established under Section 1811 of the Pasadena City Charter and is responsible for administering and enforcing Article XVIII, the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment. The PRHB includes eleven members: seven Tenant Members, four At-Large Members, and two alternates, one Tenant Alternate and one At-Large Alternate. The selected applicant will serve the...
Rent Stabilization Department Connects with Community at Juneteenth Celebration
The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department participated in the Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Pasadena City Hall, joining community members for an event centered on history, culture, freedom, and connection. Hosted by the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and the NAACP, the annual celebration brought residents, families, community organizations, and City departments together for an afternoon of free family-friendly activities, entertainment, and community engagement. RSD staff hosted an outreach table where attendees...