Pomona, CA Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (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.
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.
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