LA County / Pasadena

Pasadena rental registration 2026: due October 31, $236.54 per unit

Every rental unit covered by Pasadena's rent stabilization law (Charter Article XVIII) has to be registered each year, including single-family homes, condos and ADUs you rent out. Exempt and owner-occupied units still have to be registered and claimed as exempt.

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Deadlines

PassedOctober 31, 2026

Annual rental registration and Rental Housing Fee

Fee: $236.54 per unit (fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). Can't be passed on to tenants or prorated.

If you're late: No late fee through November 7, 2026. Then 15% ($35.48 per unit) from Nov 8, 30% ($70.96) from Dec 16, and 50% ($118.27) from Jan 30, 2027.

Opens September 1, 2026. Register online through the city's Rental Registry Portal, by mail on the paper form, or by appointment at (626) 744-7999. Where to do it

Source: official city page · last checked November 12, 2026

Rules in effect

Rent increases on covered units are capped at 2.50% (Annual General Adjustment).

From October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Keep any increase between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027 at or under 2.50%, and make sure the unit is registered.

Status: effective · official source · last checked November 12, 2026

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