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Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance

The City of Santa Paula is committed to supporting fair and sustainable housing. As part of this effort, we are gathering input from mobile home park residents to better understand rent increases and housing stability. Your feedback will help inform potential policies, including rent stabilization measures, as the City works to promote housing security and affordability.

OVERVIEW

The City of Santa Paula is exploring a potential Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance as part of its commitment to housing stability and community well-being. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by mobile home residents, the City is taking a thoughtful and transparent approach to evaluating possible policy options. This effort includes reviewing existing regulations, understanding local impacts, and engaging directly with residents, park owners, and stakeholders. Through community forums, surveys, and public input, the City aims to gather a wide range of perspectives to help inform future decisions. Your participation is an important part of this process. By staying informed and getting involved, you can help shape policies that reflect the needs and priorities of the Santa Paula community.


COMMUNITY INPUT OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities to Have Your Say

Upcoming Meetings & Events

26
Apr 2026

Community Forum: Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance Discussion

The City of Santa Paula invites mobile home park tenants and community members to participate in an open forum to discuss a potential Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance.

This session is designed to provide information, hear perspectives, and foster constructive dialogue.

🗓 Sunday, April 26
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Santa Paula Community Center
530 W Main St, Santa Paula, CA

👥 What to expect:

  • Presentations from park representatives, City staff, and field experts
  • Open discussion and community input
  • Opportunity to ask questions and share experiences
  • Spanish Interpretation Services will be available

🙌 Who should attend:

  • Mobile home park residents
  • Community stakeholders
  • Anyone interested in housing stability and policy

Your Voice Matters! Community input will help inform future policy decisions. We encourage respectful dialogue and broad participation.

17
May 2026

Community Forum #2: Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance Discussion

📣 Community Forum: Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance

Santa Paula residents, your voice matters! Join us for an important community conversation as the City explores a potential Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance.

🗓 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Santa Paula Community Center
530 W. Main St.

👥 Who should attend:

  • Mobile home park residents

  • Community stakeholders

  • Anyone interested in housing stability and policy

  • Spanish Interpretation Services will be available.

💬 Learn more, ask questions, and share your input. Your feedback will help guide future decisions.

🙌 Let’s work together to shape Santa Paula’s future.

"Community input is essential as we explore potential mobile home rent stabilization policies. This forum is an opportunity to listen, learn, and ensure that the voices of our residents help guide thoughtful and balanced decisions for Santa Paula."
James Mason
James Mason
Community Development & Economic Director

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Timeline

Community Forum: Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance Discussion

April 26, 2026
The City of Santa Paula invites residents and community members to attend a Community Forum on a potential Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance. This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about the topic, hear from experts and stakeholders, and share input. Attendees can expect presentations from park representatives, City staff, and field experts, followed by an open discussion where participants can ask questions and share their experiences. Community participation is essential in helping guide future policy decisions. Residents, stakeholders, and anyone interested in housing stability are encouraged to attend and be part of the conversation.

Community Forum #2: Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance Discussion

May 17, 2026
The City of Santa Paula invites the community to attend a public forum to discuss a potential Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance. This meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about the topic, hear from City staff and stakeholders, and share your input. Residents, community members, and anyone interested in housing stability are encouraged to participate in this important conversation. Community feedback will help inform future decisions and ensure a thoughtful, inclusive approach to housing policy in Santa Paula.

Additional Information

Santa Paula Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance

The Santa Paula Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance establishes regulations to protect mobile home park residents from excessive rent increases while ensuring park owners receive a fair return on their property. The ordinance outlines how rents are set and adjusted, including annual increases tied to inflation, limits on rent hikes, and a formal process for requesting additional increases. It also creates the Mobile Home Rent Review Commission, which reviews applications, conducts hearings, and makes decisions based on established criteria. In addition, the ordinance defines the rights and responsibilities of both residents and park owners, sets procedures for hearings and appeals, and provides enforcement measures to ensure compliance. Overall, the ordinance is designed to promote housing stability, fairness, and transparency within Santa Paula’s mobile home communities.

Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Summary)

This document provides a summary of the key elements of Santa Paula’s Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance. It outlines how the ordinance protects residents from excessive rent increases while ensuring park owners receive a fair return. The summary highlights important components such as limits on rent increases, annual adjustments tied to inflation, rules for additional rent changes, and the roles of the Rent Review Commission and Rent Administrator. It also explains tenant protections, application and hearing procedures, and enforcement measures. Overall, the document offers an accessible overview of how the ordinance works to promote housing stability, transparency, and fairness within the City’s mobile home communities.


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