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Legislative Update - August 27, 2026
Legislative Update - August 27, 2026

Survey of Southern California Housing Providers Highlights Growing Safety Concerns SCRHA would like to thank the members who provided vital responses to our Violence and Harassment Survey. The survey found that in the past five years, 76% of respondents experienced threats, harassment,... Continue Reading

Date posted08/27/2026


2026 Pickleball Recap
2026 Pickleball Recap

The inaugural SCRHA NextGen Pickleball Tournament brought members together for an afternoon of friendly competition, networking, and plenty of action on the court. With 24 teams competing across two recreational brackets, the tournament was a great opportunity to connect with fellow members while... Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2026


Legislative Update - August 20, 2026
Legislative Update - August 20, 2026

SCRHA Advocacy Minimizes Impact of Lemon Grove Tenant Protection Ordinance This past Tuesday, August 18, the Lemon Grove City Council voted to move forward with a local ordinance. SCRHA has been engaged on the issue since a temporary urgency ordinance was passed back in February. After a nearly... Continue Reading

Date posted08/20/2026


Survey of Southern California Housing Providers Highlights Growing Safety Concerns
Survey of Southern California Housing Providers Highlights Growing Safety Concerns

SCRHA survey reveals growing safety concerns in Southern California rental housing, including threats, harassment, and violence affecting communities. Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2026


Legislative Update - August 13, 2026
Legislative Update - August 13, 2026

County Launches Third Round of Shallow Rental Subsidy Program for Older Adults Nearly 200 older adults will start receiving $500 a month in rental assistance next year through the County’s third round of the Shallow Rental Subsidy Program. The County is now accepting applications and will... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2026


Legislative Update - August 6, 2026
Legislative Update - August 6, 2026

SCRHA Advocacy – Week in Review National City Council Votes Against November Ballot Measure to Reform Business License Tax - SCRHA testified in opposition to the proposal, citing concerns that the measure would double—and in some cases triple—the rate for housing providers, a... Continue Reading

Date posted08/6/2026


National City Business License Tax Reform
National City Business License Tax Reform

National City Council Votes Against November Ballot Measure to Reform Business License Tax On Tuesday, August 4, the National City Council held a special hearing to consider placing a measure on the November ballot that would increase the Business License Tax for most businesses in the city,... Continue Reading

Postedby Molly Kirkland
Date posted08/5/2026


Rental Advisor Magazine - August 2026
Rental Advisor Magazine - August 2026

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Date posted08/1/2026


Legislative Update - July 30, 2026
Legislative Update - July 30, 2026

Reminder: Amounts for Rent Increases Effective August 1, 2026 San Diego CPI: 3.2%. Max Increase = 8.2% Riverside CPI: 3.1%. Max Increase = 8.1% Imperial County CPI: 3.6%. Max Increase = 8.6% Click here for more information.Lemon Grove Tenant Protection Ordinance Hearing... Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2026


Legislative Update - July 23, 2026
Legislative Update - July 23, 2026

SCRHA Advocacy Week in Review Lemon Grove Tenant Protection Ordinance – At the July 21, 2026, hearing of the Lemon Grove City Council, staff presented a draft permanent Tenant Protection Ordinance that largely mirrors state law with a few minor exceptions. The council was also presented... Continue Reading

Date posted07/23/2026


2026 Golf Classic Event Recap
2026 Golf Classic Event Recap

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Date posted07/17/2026


Legislative Update - July 16, 2026
Legislative Update - July 16, 2026

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law This historic package represents the largest federal action on housing policy in decades. The new law focuses intently on using sustainable policy solutions to address our nation’s longstanding housing affordability and undersupply crisis. At a... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2026