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...
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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...
Rent Stabilization Department Celebrates Community at Pasadena's 5th Annual Pride Celebration
The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department was proud to participate in the 5th Annual Pasadena Pride Month Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at City Hall’s Centennial Square. RSD staff hosted an outreach table with educational resources, department giveaways, and interactive activities designed to help community members learn more about Pasadena’s rent stabilization laws and housing resources. Attendees had the opportunity to speak directly with RSD staff, including the department director, a housing counselor, and a program coordinator, who...
Chats & Snacks Returns to District 5 in Partnership with Housing Rights Center
The City of Pasadena's Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) continues expanding Chats & Snacks with a Housing Counselor to District 5 on Tuesday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Villa Parke Community Center. Hosted in partnership with the Housing Rights Center (HRC), this event takes place during Villa Parke's weekly Farmers Market, making it easy for residents to stop by and discuss housing concerns while they're already out in the community. Building on the success of previous events...
Latest News from the Rent Stabilization Department – June 2026
The Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) has released its June 2026 Newsletter, featuring educational resources, upcoming community events, and opportunities to learn more about Pasadena’s rent stabilization laws. This month's issue highlights the fundamentals of Pasadena's Rent Stabilization Ordinance, adopted through Measure H and codified as Article XVIII of the City Charter. The ordinance establishes protections for tenants and regulations for landlords across many rental units in the city, including limits on allowable rent increases and requirements that most evictions be...
Understanding Pasadena's Rent Stabilization Ordinance the June 9 Workshop
Whether you're a renter, a landlord, or just curious about how housing protections work in Pasadena, the City's Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) is hosting a free workshop to walk you through the basics. The June workshop will provide an overview of Pasadena's Rent Stabilization Ordinance, established by Charter Article XVIII, and what it means for renters and landlords in the city. The RSD will be joined this month by the Housing Rights Center (HRC) to deliver a presentation on Fair...
Pasadena RSD Partners with AAGLA to Offer Free Landlord Workshop
The City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) will be joined by the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA) to host a free educational workshop for Pasadena landlords. Presented by AAGLA and hosted at the RSD Office, the workshop is designed to help housing providers stay informed, manage their properties with confidence, and stay current on California’s rental housing laws and requirements. This session will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the RSD Office,...
Rent Stabilization Department Joins Pasadena's Older Americans Month Celebration
This May, the Rent Stabilization Department will be out in the community as part of the City of Pasadena's fifth annual Older Americans Month Celebration. The event takes place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Victory Park (2575 Paloma St.). It's free, open to the public, and brings together more than 50 exhibitors offering resources, giveaways, food, and educational presentations, all centered around this year's theme, Champion Your Health. RSD staff will be on-site...
Latest News from the Rent Stabilization Department – May 2026
The Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) has released its May 2026 Newsletter, featuring important updates, upcoming events, and resources for Pasadena’s rental housing community. This month’s issue highlights recent amendments adopted by the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) related to rent increase notice submissions. Under the updated Chapter 9 regulations, redacted rent increase notices must now be submitted only in cases where rent data reflects a potentially excessive rent increase or when a rent increase is issued before 12 months have...
Join Our May Workshop to Learn the Process for Filing a Petition for Upward Adjustment of Rent
For landlords navigating the rent stabilization process, understanding how to file a Petition for Upward Adjustment of Rent is essential for seeking a fair rate of return on their rental property. The Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) welcomes the public to its upcoming Monthly Workshop, focused on the petition process for rent increases under Article XVIII of Pasadena’s City Charter. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the RSD office, located at 199...