City of San Pablo
Mobile HomeRental Assistance
GrantProgram
Council Priority Work Plan Item #310: Implement Tenant Protections City Council Meeting
December 15, 2025
EXISTING RESIDENT PROTECTIONS FOR MOBILE HOME RESIDENTS CALIFORNIA MOBILE HOME RESIDENCY LAW (MRL):
• Establishes just-cause eviction requirements
• Requires 90-day written notice for rent increases
• Protects the right to sell the mobile home in place
• Limits park management’s right to enter private spaces without notice • Requires advance notice for park closure or conversion • Applicable to mobile home owners that rent space at a mobile home park MOBILE HOME PARKS ACT (H&S Code):
• Requires park owners to maintain utilities, infrastructure, and safety standards • Enforced by the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD)
EXISTING RESIDENT PROTECTIONS UNDER STATE LAW
2025 STATE LAW UPDATES:
• AB 661: Allows Electronic delivery of notices with tenant consent • AB 2304: Applies eviction masking rules to mobile home evictions Bill eliminated an exception for unlawful detainers involving mobile homes from prohibition on court clerks allowing access to unlawful detainer case records. • SB 1408: Limits towing of work-related vehicles from tenant driveways • Mobile home Residency Law Protection Program (MRLPP) extended through 2027 ADDITIONAL POLICY OPTIONS: ONE -TIME RENTAL ASSISTANCE ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Program would provide one-time grants to offset increases in mobile home space rent occurring on/after January 1, 2026. The Program is intended to support low-income, owner- occupied mobile home households in San Pablo facing extraordinary housing cost burdens.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Grants of $1,000 per household (based on AMI)
• Funding Allocation – $150,000 for FY 2025-26 (Low Mod Housing Fund per CA HSC § Section 34176.1)
• Number of grants – 150 qualified applicants (if more than 150 applications are received, recipients will be selected by lottery)
APPLICATION TIMELINE:
• Receive Applications – January 6, 2026 – January 20, 2026 • Distribute Funds By – February 5, 2026
PROPOSED STAFF OUTREACH FOR PROGRAM
PLANNED OUTREACH:
• Flyers and application materials will be available in English and Spanish • Distribution at the City’s seven (7) mobile home parks (approx. +/- 450 rental spaces) • Social media campaign on mobile home regulations and grant program • Share to outside partners to further information reach
EDHPM RECOMMENDATION FROM DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING
City staff recommends the City Council:
1). Receive presentation; and
2). Proceed with considering Resolution to adopt a policy amendment to the FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan with new Policy #312: Appropriatefunding using Low-Mod Housing Funds per State of CA Health and Safety Code regulations (Section §34176.1(a)(2) to prevent homelessness,and formally establish a one-time FY 2025- 26 Rental Assistance Grant Program for Mobile Home Residents (City-wide) through June 30, 2026.
3). Recommend a one-time funding allocation of a maximum of $150,000 using restricted Low-Mod Housing Funds to prevent homelessness (CA HSC § Section 34176.1) to fund the program thru June 30, 2026; and
4). Direct the City Manager to work with State Legislators to strengthen/support mobile home rental regulation protections under State law.