Rent Control: Long Beach vs Pasadena
How do rent control rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Pasadena, CA?
Long Beach has fewer restrictions than Pasadena.
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach does not have its own rent control ordinance (repealed 2019). Rent increases are governed by CA AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), capping rent at 5% + CPI annually. Applies to properties 15+ years old; exempts single-family homes and owner-occupied duplexes.
View full Long Beach rules →Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Pasadena voters approved Measure H in 2022 establishing rent stabilization. The max allowable increase is 3.0% (Oct 2024-Sept 2025) and 2.25% (Oct 2025-Sept 2026). No banking of unused increases. Landlords must register units and pay Rental Housing Fee before any increase.
View full Pasadena rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Local Rent Control | Repealed 2019 | - |
| State Law | AB 1482, 5% + CPI cap | - |
| Applies To | Properties 15+ years old | - |
| Exempt | Single-family, owner-occupied duplex | - |
| 2024-25 Cap | - | 3.0% max increase |
| 2025-26 Cap | - | 2.25% max increase |
| Banking | - | Not permitted |
| Registration | - | Required before any increase |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Long Beach FAQ
Is my apartment rent-controlled?
Units in buildings with 2+ units built before February 1, 1995 are covered under Measure EA.
How much can my rent increase?
Annual increases are capped at 3% or 60% of CPI, whichever is lower.
Pasadena FAQ
Is my Pasadena apartment rent-controlled?
Multi-family units built before February 1995 are covered under the 2022 rent stabilization ordinance.
How much can rent increase?
Annual increases capped at 75% of the regional CPI.
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