News and Announcements

The City of Pasadena's Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) continues its community-based outreach with the second Chats & Snacks with a Housing Counselor event, taking place Saturday, April 25, at the Santa Catalina Branch Library. This free, drop-in series connects Pasadena residents directly with Housing Counselors in their own neighborhoods, removing the need for appointments or travel to the RSD office. Residents can stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to ask housing questions, talk through their concerns, and... continue reading »"Rent Stabilization Department Brings "Chats & Snacks" Housing Counseling to District 2"

The Pasadena Rental Housing Board’s Rental Registry Ad Hoc Committee is inviting tenants, landlords, and community members to provide feedback on the Rent Stabilization Department’s Rental Registry System and Rental Registry Public Portal. The primary way to participate is by completing a survey about the user experience of these tools. Community members may complete the survey online at Bit.ly/RentalRegistrySurvey or during one of two upcoming in-person feedback sessions hosted by the Rent Stabilization Department. These in-person sessions are intended to... continue reading »"Pasadena Rental Housing Board Invites Community Feedback on Rental Registry Tools"

The Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) invites tenants, landlords, and community members to attend its upcoming Monthly Workshop focused on habitability and downward adjustments of rent. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Rent Stabilization Department office, 199 S. Los Robles Ave., 1st Floor Conference Room. Residents may attend in person or participate virtually via Zoom at Bit.ly/MonthlyRSDWorkshops. Under Article XVIII of Pasadena’s Charter, tenants have the right to file a petition... continue reading »"Learn About Habitability & Downward Rent Adjustments at Our April Workshop"

The City of Pasadena is reminding tenants and landlords that the City’s temporary Fast-Track Remediation Program for wildfire-related smoke, ash, and soot complaints will remain in effect only through Saturday, April 11, 2026. The program was established to provide timely inspections and remediation in areas most likely impacted by wildfire conditions following the January 2025 windstorm and fire event. The Fast-Track Remediation Program applies to eligible complaints involving wildfire-related smoke, ash, or soot damage in rental properties located north of... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Reminds Residents of April 11 Deadline for Fast-Track Remediation Program"

The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) has released its first Annual Report, documenting the RSD’s work from its inception in 2023 through the end of Fiscal Year 2025. The report provides a comprehensive overview of RSD’s efforts to implement the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment (Article XVIII), the voter‑approved measure that established rent stabilization and expanded tenant protections in Pasadena. Created to support the work of the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) and administer Article XVIII... continue reading »"Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department Marks Milestone with Release of Inaugural Annual Report"

The City of Pasadena's Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) is excited to announce the return of its Rent Stabilization Monthly Workshop series for 2026. This free, community-focused series brings together subject matter experts from the department to share important information and answer questions on a wide range of rent stabilization topics.  Our very first workshop of 2026, Understanding the Ellis Act, takes place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The Ellis Act gives landlords the legal right to exit... continue reading »"Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department Kicks Off 2026 Workshop Series"

The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) is bringing housing support directly into the community with the launch of Chats & Snacks with a Housing Counselor, a new outreach series designed to make housing counseling more accessible and approachable for residents. Beginning February 2026, the free drop-in events will take place at various community locations throughout Pasadena, offering a convenient, no-appointment-needed opportunity to meet one-on-one with RSD Housing Counselors. Attendees can ask questions about rental housing, learn about their... continue reading »"Rent Stabilization Department Launches “Chats & Snacks with a Housing Counselor” Community Outreach Series"

The Pasadena City Council is accepting applications to fill an unscheduled vacancy in one Tenant Member seat on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) representing City Council District 4 following the resignation of board member Barbara Pitts. The PRHB was established under Section 1811 of the Pasadena City Charter and is responsible for 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... continue reading »"Pasadena Rental Housing Board Seeks Applicants for Tenant Member Vacancy Representing Council District 4"