Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Update
Summary
A resident says tenants have absorbed an extra $60 a month for four months while waiting for a rent stabilization ordinance, including a 94-year-old resident. She urged the Board to act before the increase becomes the norm.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 6, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Roughly $60 per month in additional rent per household.
The park owner, Caritas, which collects the increased rent.
Senior and fixed-income tenants of the park.
Mentions & discussions (5)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 27, 2026
Running Springs residents reported a rent jump from $370 to $490 with unclear utility charges, and a proposed new owner. A manufactured-homeowners advocate urged the Board to enact a rent stabilization ordinance for all county mobile home parks.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 20, 2026
Residents and advocates again pressed the Board to revive an urgent moratorium and adopt rent stabilization, warning of rent hikes taking effect January 1. Supervisor Sabatier acknowledged he has not accomplished what he intended. The Board took no action.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 6, 2026
Residents of Running Springs, Sterling Shores, Meadow Point and other parks again urged the Board to adopt a rent stabilization ordinance or temporary moratorium, citing rent hikes, illegal leases, and forced utility charges. Vice Chair Pyska indicated the RSO could return for a vote this month after final review of park-owner meetings.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — June 16, 2026
The Board took a first look at updating the county's mobilehome rent stabilization code — the rules that cap rent increases for mobilehome park residents, many of whom are seniors on fixed incomes. It comes back June 23 for a final vote.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — June 2, 2026
A resident says tenants have absorbed an extra $60 a month for four months while waiting for a rent stabilization ordinance, including a 94-year-old resident. She urged the Board to act before the increase becomes the norm.
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