Richmond Rent Board Meeting - 5/13/2026

The Richmond Rent Board held a meeting on May 13, 2026, primarily focused on adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 rent program budget and establishing residential rental housing fees. The board approved a budget of approximately $3.5 million, funded by residential rental housing fees set at $261 for fully covered rental units and $149 for partially covered units, reflecting a slight decrease from prior years. Discussions included strategies to improve fee collection rates, such as implementing a lien ordinance and targeted community outreach to ensure compliance. The board also directed staff to prepare a resolution for the city council to adopt the updated fee schedule and budget. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting emphasized budget approval and fee policy implementation for the upcoming fiscal year.