Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program 2025 Data and 2026 Implementation Activities February 24, 2026
City Council
Orlando Reyes-Rodas
2025 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Detailed Program Revenue 2025 Program Revenue
January 1 to December 31, 2025
Program
Fee Amount
Units Registered
Fees Paid
Late Fees
Total
Rental Registration
$45
3,990
$179,550
$7,242
$186,792
Rent Stabilization
$170
8,948
$1,521,160
$30,927
$1,552,087
Adjustments & Refunds
($2,068)
($2,068)
Total Revenue
12,938
$1,700,710
$36,101
$1,736,811
2025 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Summary 2025 Program Summary
January 1 to December 31, 2025
Program Expenditures
$520,040
Loan Repayment to General Fund
$205,203
Grant Funding
($122,321)
Total Program Expenditures
$602,922
Total Fees Paid
$1,700,710
Revenue Surplus for Refund
$1,097,788
2025 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Refund Methodology Percentage of Overcharge
Units Registered
Fees
Charged
Overcharge %
Refund per Unit
Revenue Surplus/Revenue
$1,097,788 / $1,700,710 = 65%
Rental Registry
$45
65%
$29.05
Rent Stabilization
$170
65%
$109.73
2025 Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Program Refund Process and Timeline
2026 Program Implementation Strategy
Reduced RR and RSO fees from $45 and $170 to $29 and $112, respectively Expand outreach through notices, workshops, and community partnerships Update webpages for clarity, accessibility and navigation Continue in-person support and scheduled office hours
Continue working with Tolemi to incorporate user feedback on system Streamline the petitions process with clear guidance, processing timelines, and requirements for documentation Strengthen internal tracking, training, and staffing capacity
Questions?
For more information, contact the Housing and Community Development Division (831) 758-7334
https://www.cityofsalinas.org/Your-Government/Departments/Community-Development