# Pasadena Rental Housing Board Meeting: September 3, 2026

The Pasadena Rental Housing Board meeting on September 3, 2026, included a study session on defining “small landlords,” an informational review of tenant buyouts, and the Rent Stabilization Department’s second-quarter report. Members discussed possible changes to relocation assistance, rent rollbacks, and registration fees, along with how to identify owners by their Pasadena rental portfolios. Staff was asked to bring back information on other jurisdictions’ definitions and practices, relevant legal limits under the charter, and potential approaches. No regulatory changes or spending-related motions were adopted on these items. The board also discussed improving buyout-rights outreach and the notice form, and requested further consideration of escrow arrangements and their costs.

The department reported that it had introduced an online rental-registration tutorial and e-check payments, noting that prior PayPal transaction fees had been about $185,000; the meeting did not approve a new contract or vendor award. The quarterly report covered notices, petitions, hearings, registration compliance, and egregious nonregistrants. The FY2027 department budget and rental housing fee were listed among matters previously considered, but no new budget allocation or purchasing decision was made. The board approved the July 16, 2026 minutes, with one abstention. No RFP, bid approval, or contract award was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** September 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Pasadena Rental Housing Board Meeting: September 3, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4hovkf-Tlg) - Pasadena Media