Board of Supervisors Mtg 08-11-26 · Urgency Ordinance Moratorium on Mobilehome Park Rental Increase

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 11, 2026, to discuss an urgency ordinance proposing a 60-day moratorium on mobile home park rental increases. The moratorium aimed to provide temporary relief to mobile home residents facing predatory rent hikes while a longer-term Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) was being developed. Board members debated the legal sufficiency and enforcement mechanisms of the moratorium, with some expressing concerns about the lack of data supporting the urgency and the absence of a clear enforcement framework. Public comments included testimonies from mobile home residents describing significant rent increases and financial hardship, as well as opposition from some park owners and managers who argued against rent freezes and highlighted the need for collaborative solutions. The board ultimately voted on a motion to approve the first reading of the urgency ordinance as amended, which failed to pass with a three-to-two vote, resulting in no immediate action on the moratorium. The discussion emphasized the need for further stakeholder engagement and development of the RSO to address mobile home park rent issues comprehensively.