Pomona, CA Rental Property Rules: Rent Control (2026)
Rent control rules in Pomona, CA, also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances, limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Key Facts
- Cap
- 5% per year
- Ordinance
- No. 4359 (effective Jan 1, 2026)
- Frequency
- One increase per 12 months
- Exemptions
- Single-family (Costa-Hawkins)
- Contact
- RentStabilization@pomonaca.gov
Summary
Pomona adopted Ordinance No. 4359 (effective Jan 1, 2026) capping rent increases at 5% per year with one increase per 12-month period. Stricter than AB 1482 when CPI exceeds 0%. Single-family homes exempt under Costa-Hawkins.
rty [1940 - 1954.071] ( Chapter 2 enacted 1872. ) 1947.12. (a) (1) Subject to subdivision (b), an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months prior to the effective date of the increase. In determining the lowest gross rental amount pursuant to this section, any rent discounts, incentives, concessions, or credits offered by the owner of such unit of residential real property and accepted by the tenant shall be excluded.
Full Breakdown
Pomona may participate in state-authorized rent regulation programs. Where applicable, annual rent increases are capped at a percentage, often tied to Consumer Price Index plus a fixed amount. Rent-controlled units typically include older buildings built before a certain date. New construction is usually exempt. Landlords must provide proper notice before increasing rent. Tenants in controlled units have additional protections against displacement. Local rent boards may mediate disputes between landlords and tenants. Just cause eviction protections often accompany rent stabilization programs.
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