Rent Stabilization

Ensuring an Economically Vital and Affordable Rental Market.

2277 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-853-3109
Fax: 650-853-3179

Business Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause

Rent Stabilization Board Meeting Schedule - PDF, 26k

Rent Stabilization Board Agendas/Minutes

Rent Board Meetings

Regular Rent Board Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers at 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto. The public is welcomed to attend.

Rent Stabilization Board Vacancy

The City of East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Board is now inviting interested members of the community to submit an application for the vacant Tenant and/or Tenant Alternate and Landlord positions. Interest citizens should contact the Rent Stabilization Division.

Petition

Landlord and tenants are entitled to a fair and impartial hearing regarding rental rates, eviction and habitability.

Maximum Legal Rents

A certificate of maximum legal rent will be issued by the Rent Stabilization Division every year in June. A landlord may not charge rent in excess of the amount stated on the certificate.

Documents:

Rent Stabilization Ordinance - 137k - PDF

Rent Stabilization Board Rules and Regulations - 312k - PDF

NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO. IT IS PROVIDED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PUBLIC CONVENIENCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM FOR THE MOST CURRENT LEGAL VERSION OF THESE DOCUMENTS.