Rental Property Rules in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)

1 verified rental property rules for Santa Cruz, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Just Cause Eviction

California Civil Code §1946.2 (AB 1482) provides just-cause eviction protection for covered tenants after 12 months of occupancy. Santa Cruz Code §21.07.010 extends those protections to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher holders.

Santa Cruz Just-Cause Eviction (AB 1482 + Section 8)

Heavy Restrictions

Santa Cruz Municipal Code §21.07.010

Notwithstanding the language of California Civil Code Section 1946.2(e)(9), the no-fault just cause eviction protections of Section 1946.2 shall be applicable to tenants receiving subsidy through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program or the Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program. A full month's rent shall be provided for relocation assistance, including both the tenant's portion of the ...

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