San Leandro Rent Program: January 2027 Launch, Registration, and Stabilization Framework

Official source: https://www.sanleandro.org/1483/Rent-Program
Source retrieved: 2026-09-25
Date window: City page states that the Rent Program launches January 2027; rent stabilization takes effect January 1, 2027 and the first annual registration is due January 31, 2027.
Scope retained: Official future-effective City operations guidance: January 2027 launch, first rental-registry filing deadline, covered-unit rent-stabilization framework, and the stated lower-of-3%-or-65%-of-CPI cap. It does not state the actual 2027 maximum percentage, decide coverage or exemptions for an individual unit, or apply before January 1, 2027.

Limitation: This is a date-bounded official operational guidance snapshot, not the full municipal code. Verify the live official source, property-specific coverage, exemptions, and any later rate, fee, or deadline before relying on it.

Source: https://www.sanleandro.org/1483/Rent-Program

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The City of San Leandro Rent Program is currently under development ahead of the January 2027 launch. Check back here for additional program information & resources in November 2026.

About the Rent Program

The City of San Leandro's Rent Program establishes annual registration requirements for rental property in San Leandro and limits on annual rent increases for covered rental units.

The Rent Program is administered by the Rent Program Division within the City of San Leandro's Community Development Department. This page provides information and program updates for property owners and tenants. Please refer to the Rental Registry Ordinance and the Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance for regulatory requirements.

Rental Registry

The Rental Registry Ordinance requires property owners to file an annual registration statement for each rental unit they own. Registration collects basic property, ownership, management, and rent information. The Registry applies broadly to rental units in San Leandro, with limited exceptions. The first annual registration is due January 31, 2027.

Link to Ordinance: SLMC Chapter 4-45

Initial Filing Deadline: January 31, 2027

Rent Stabilization

The Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2027 and caps annual rent increases for covered units. Certain housing types are exempt under the Ordinance or California law.

Link to Ordinance: SLMC Chapter 4-46

Effective Date: January 1, 2027

Key dates

January 1, 2027: Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance takes effect

January 31, 2027: First annual Rental Registry registration and fee payment due

Frequently Asked Questions

Link to FAQ: Rent Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Updated September 2026

Rent Program Ordinance History

Rental Registry Ordinance

Link to Ordinance: SLMC Chapter 4-45

Initial Filing Deadline: January 31, 2027

Ordinance History

On June 1, 2026, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-069, establishing Rent Program fees and approving a General Fund loan for Rent Program startup costs.

On May 4, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-002, amending the Rental Registry Ordinance to revise the rental registration filing deadline from July 31, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

On October 20, 2025, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-013, amending the Rental Registry Ordinance to revise the rental registration filing deadline from January 31 to July 31.

On April 21, 2025, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-002, establishing Chapter 4-45, “Rental Registry,” in the San Leandro Municipal Code. This ordinance requires residential rental property owners to register units annually and support compliance through associated fees.

Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance

Link to Ordinance: SLMC Chapter 4-46

Effective Date: January 1, 2027

Ordinance History

On July 6, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-007, Amending San Leandro Municipal Code Section 4-46-175(C) to prohibit the pass-through of the Rent Stabilization Program fee to tenants.

On February 2, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance No 2026-001, adding Chapter 4-46 to the San Leandro Municipal Code to establish Residential Rent Stabilization. Starting January 1, 2027, rent increases for covered units will be capped at the lower of 3% or 65% of CPI, based on the rent in effect on July 1, 2025; any rent increases before that date are governed only by existing leases and state law.

City Council Meetings

City of San Leandro Meeting Central (access Agendas, Minutes, etc)

City Council Meeting (4/20/2026)

Meeting Notices (Spanish) | (Chinese) | (English)

City Council Meeting (2/2/26)

Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance 2nd Reading: Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the San Leandro Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 4-46 to Establish Residential Rent Stabilization

Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-001, adding Chapter 4-46 to Establish Residential Rent Stabilization

Rent Registry Software Contract: Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three and One-Half (3.5) Year Consulting Services Agreement with Opportunity Space, Inc. d/b/a Tolemi for Rent Registry Software Implementation and Operations in an Amount Not to Exceed $362,975

City Council Meeting (1/12/26)

First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the San Leandro Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 4-46 to Establish Residential Rent Stabilization

Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance 1st Reading

Presentation (Rent Stabilization)

Meeting Notices (Spanish) | (Chinese) | (English)

City Council Work Session (12/15/25)

Proposed Rent Stabilization Program (Rent Program) Budget

Draft Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance

City Council Meeting (10/20/25)

Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-013, amending the Rental Registry Ordinance to revise the rental registration filing deadline from January 31 to July 31

City Council Work Session (10/13/25)

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City Council Work Session PowerPoint

Draft Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Updated Ordinance as of October 13, 2025)

City Council Meeting (10/6/25)

First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of San Leandro to Amend San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 4-45 to Revise the Rental Registration Filing Deadline from January 31 to July 31

City Council Meeting (4/21/25)

Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-002, establishing Chapter 4-45, “Rental Registry,” in the San Leandro Municipal Code. This ordinance requires residential rental property owners to register units annually and support compliance through associated fees.

City Council Meeting (3/17/25)

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City Council Meeting (7/17/23)

Housing Protections Overview and Work Plan

Rules Committee Meetings

Rules Committee Special Meeting Packet (7/17/25)

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Agenda

Presentation

Draft Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance (as of July 17, 2025)

July - September 2025: Community Outreach (60-day Public Review)

Submit comments: [email protected]

Rules Committee Meeting (5/28/25)

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Rules Committee Meeting (1/22/25)

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Rules Committee Meeting (10/23/24)

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Rules Committee Meeting (4/24/24)

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Rules Committee Meeting (11/9/23)

Community Meetings

Community Meetings (2025)

Community Meeting #2 (9/9/25)

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Community Meeting #1 (8/28/25)

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Community Workshops (2023)

City of San Leandro Housing Protections Summary of Community Outreach (12/19/23)

Community Meeting #2 (10/25/23)

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Community Meeting #1 (10/10/23)

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City of San Leandro Housing Protections FAQs (2/12/24)

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Stakeholder Meetings

Residential Tenants (9/4/25)

Stakeholder Presentation (Housing Providers, 8/26/25)

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Mobile Home Park Residents Focus Group Summary (11/8/23)

Mobile Home Park Residents Focus Group Presentation (11/8/23)

Mobile Home Park Owners Focus Group Summary (10/27/23)

Mobile Home Park Owners Focus Group Presentation (10/27/23)

Tenant Focus Group Summary (10/23/23)

Tenant Focus Group Presentation (10/23/23)

Landlord/Housing Providers Focus Group Summary (10/20/23)

Landlord/Housing Provider Focus Group Presentation (10/20/23)

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