Santa Monica Rent Control June 25, 2026

The City of Santa Monica Rent Control Board held a regular meeting on June 25, 2026, primarily focused on proposed tenant protection and just cause eviction amendments to Article 18 of the city charter. The board discussed several key procurement-related policy proposals, including provisions on small rental debt thresholds, added household members, family member occupancy after vacancy, affordable housing deed restrictions, and tenant protection act findings. The board debated the use of HUD fair market rent data versus local zip code averages to set eviction thresholds, ultimately favoring a Santa Monica-specific average. Amendments were proposed and voted on to refine definitions of family members allowed to occupy units and to clarify tenant protections. Multiple motions recommending these amendments for placement before voters at the November 2026 general election were passed by roll call vote. The meeting included public testimony from landlords and tenant advocates expressing differing views on the amendments. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the policy decisions could impact future landlord-tenant relations and housing market dynamics in Santa Monica.