Legislative Update - June 13, 2025

Date postedJune 13, 2025
Legislative Updates,

City of San Diego Approves Utility Pass-Through Ordinance & Trash Collection Fee
This past Monday, June 9, the San Diego City Council approved an ordinance to regulate the practice of charging renters for utilities, including trash pick up. The vote came after a five-hour hearing in which the City Council approved a new refuse collection framework and associated fees. SCRHA engaged on the pass-through issue going back to earlier this year when an “Ordinance regarding Residential Tenant Utility Charges” was first discussed. SCRHA worked to ensure that the ability to charge for various utilities and the use of third-party billing services were not impeded. Between the Environment Committee hearing and the vote at full council, SCRHA continued `to request changes to ensure consistency with state law, clarity on the definition of city-provided utilities, and importantly, more time for housing provides to send out required disclosures. The ordinance must come back for a second reading in the coming weeks. Look for more guidance from SCRHA in the near future. Read more. 

South Coast Quality Management District Rejects Costly Gas Heater Mandate
SCRHA is pleased to report that this past Friday, June 6, the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board voted 7-5 to reject proposed amended rules 1111 and 1121, that would have phased out residential gas-powered water heaters and furnaces. SCRHA was part of a diverse coalition of 80 organizations representing social justice, small business, housing, real estate, and industry stakeholders, and 47 local governments. Learn more.

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