April 14, 2026
The Honorable Mike Gipson
California State Assembly
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
SUBJECT: Assembly Bill (AB) 2596 (Gipson), Mobilehome Parks: Federally Approved Housing Programs: Compliance with State and Local Laws.
Notice of SUPPORT (As Introduced 2/20/2026)
Dear Assembly Member Gipson,
The City of Cotati (Cotati) is pleased to support AB 2596 (Gipson), which would clarify that a mobilehome park operator or owner that fails to comply with federal law or other federal requirements imposed in connection with a federally approved housing program must nevertheless remain in ongoing compliance with applicable state laws and local ordinances.
This clarification is important. Mobilehome parks provide a critical source of housing for many residents, including seniors and households on fixed or limited incomes. Residents and local agencies alike benefit when state law makes clear that federal program issues do not create uncertainty about the continued enforceability of the Mobilehome Residency Law, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, and local ordinances designed to protect health, safety, and fair treatment.
For jurisdictions like Cotati, local ordinances are an important part of preserving senior mobilehome housing stock and protecting residents who rely on it. Cotati’s Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone was adopted to preserve a variety and balance of housing types within the city and to help ensure that senior mobilehome parks remain available to seniors. AB 2596 could help confirm that these kinds of local protections remain enforceable notwithstanding noncompliance with federal program requirements.
For these reasons, the City fully supports AB 2596 (Gipson) and other similar regulations designed to protect senior Mobilehome parks and urges your <continued> support.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Lemus
Mayor