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Pomona, CA Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Registry
Eliminated in Ordinance No. 4359
UD Filing
Must submit to city within 10 days
Petitions
Tenant/landlord petitions available
Contact
909-620-3777

Summary

Pomona eliminated its rent registry program in the 2025 ordinance update. Landlords are no longer required to submit rent roll data or register units. Unlawful detainer filings must still be submitted to the city within 10 days.

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.

Source: Pomona City Code Chapter 74, Article IV - Substandard Rental HousingView official code

Full Breakdown

Pomona may require rental property registration to track housing stock and ensure code compliance. Registered properties are subject to periodic inspections for fire safety, structural integrity, and habitability standards. Landlords must maintain current contact information on file. Registration fees are set by local ordinance per unit annually. Some jurisdictions require registration before renting any residential unit. Certificate of occupancy or rental license may be needed. Properties must pass inspection before initial rental and periodically thereafter. Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 buildings. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be maintained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register my rental property?
Many jurisdictions require rental registration. Check with Pomona housing or building department for local requirements. Failure to register can result in fines.
What do rental inspections check?
Inspectors verify smoke detectors, electrical safety, plumbing, heating, structural integrity, and general habitability. Lead paint and asbestos disclosure may also be checked in older buildings.

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