Relocation Assistance Study
& Policy Update
February 2, 2026
Attachment No. 3
Purpose: Present the Relocation Assistance Study and take action on a resolution updating relocation assistance amounts
Objective:
• Review key findings from the Relocation Assistance Study • Present staff’s recommended approach for revising relocation assistance amounts
• Present a resolution for City Council consideration implementing the recommended approach
Purpose
• The City’s Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance requires landlords to provide relocation assistance for certain “no-fault” evictions (e.g., substantial remodel, owner move-in)
• Previous Urgency Ordinance modeled relocation assistance amounts after peer cities
• City Council directed a Pomona-specific analysis to ensure local needs are met
Background
Current Relocation Assistance Amounts
Tenant
Household
Tenants Residing
Less Than 3
Years
Tenants
Residing More
Than 3 Years
Income
Eligible
Tenants
Reduced
Relocation
(Eligible Landlords)
Eligible Tenant
Household
$6,164 $8,074 $8,074 $5,926
Qualified Tenant
Household
$12,998 $15,377 $15,377 $11,960
State Law:
• Under State law, landlords must provide relocation assistance equal to one month's rent
• The City may establish higher local standards to better address tenant needs
Methodology:
• Reviewed Pomona’s local moving expenses, peer city practices, and the needs of vulnerable tenants (seniors, disabled, low-income) using current market data
Study Overview
Estimated total relocation costs
in Pomona:
1-bedroom: $6,515
2-bedroom: $8,444
3-bedroom: $10,269
Key Findings
Factors reviewed:
• Moving supplies and labor
• Application fees for new
housing
• Security deposits
• Utility connection charges
• Temporary storage
• Short-term lodging
Key Findings
Option 1: Rent-Multiple Model
• Payment = 3x tenant’s current monthly rent (e.g., 1 BR ≈ $6,561) • Commonly used in peer jurisdictions; simple and predictable Option 2: Unit-Size Schedule
• Fixed payment amounts by unit size
(e.g., 1 BR: $6,515; 2 BR: $8,444; 3 BR: $10,269)
• Based on Pomona-specific relocation cost estimates
Special Payment Considerations
• Most peer jurisdictions provide supplemental payments for vulnerable households, averaging approximately 30% above the base amount
(9 of 11 peer jurisdictions)
• Most peer jurisdictions do not provide reduced payments for small landlords (1 of 11 peer jurisdictions)
Comparison of Policy Options
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom
3x Monthly Rent (HUD FMRs)
Base Payment* $6,561 $8,280 $10,551
+ 30% Supplement (vulnerable
households) $8,529 $10,764 $13,716
50% Reduction (small landlord) $3,281 $4,410 $5,276
Unit Size Schedule
Base Payment $6,515 $8,444 $10,269
+ 30% Supplement (vulnerable
households) $8,470 $10,977 $13,350
50% Reduction (small landlord) $3,258 $4,222 $5,135
*Actual payments would be based on the tenant’s current rent. • Based on the findings of the Relocation Assistance Study and peer jurisdiction review, staff recommends Option 2: Unit-Size Schedule • This approach is grounded in Pomona-specific cost estimates and provides consistent, predictable payments by unit size
• The recommended approach aligns with common peer practices Staff Recommendation
• City Council will consider the staff-recommended resolution • City Council will determine special payment considerations for vulnerable households and/or small landlords, if any
• Following adoption, the resolution will update relocation assistance amounts under the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Control Ordinance Next Steps
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