NAA Legislative & Regulatory Tracker

The National Apartment Association's (NAA) advocacy mission includes providing our advocates with the most up-to-date information on the federal regulatory and legislative proposals impacting rental housing providers. NAA also tracks state and local activity of national significance, highlighting our affiliate network's advocacy priorities. Knowing what is being proposed and by who is the first step in ensuring the voice of the industry is heard by policymakers as they deliberate, and to positively impact those deliberations. The trackers below are your resources for monitoring activity at all levels of government of importance to the industry!

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The Local, State, and Federal Trackers are designed to help users quickly locate and explore relevant ordinances across multiple jurisdictions. Whether you're researching local regulations, state-level policies, or federal mandates, this tool streamlines your search and provides easy access to the information you need.

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  • State & Federal Tracker: These sections offer comprehensive search capabilities across broader legislative databases.

Local Ordinance Tracker

CA

City: Berkeley

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Discussed at city council meeting on 6/30/2026.

Sets a 10% limit on annual rent increases.

6/30/2026

https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-june-30-2026#:~:text=Council%20Action%20Items-,45,-.%2DPlacing%20an

CA

City: Burbank

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Voted on 10/29/2025 to have city staff draft annual rent increase cap ordinance, will revisit in early 2026.

Soft cap on annual rent increases at 4%, though that figure may still change.

10/29/2025.

https://granicus_production_attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/burbank/106354c3a47d2ca08e48d6aba49be5500.html

CA

City: Fortuna

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Passed on 04/06/2026.

Establishes rent stabilization regulations for mobile home parks.

1/5/2026

https://towncloud-core-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/fortuna-ca/meetings/item_attachment/attachment/3698/4ba._Clean_Changes_Mobilehome_Rent_Stabilization_Ordinance_(staff_3_16_draft_with_mgc_12_17_review)(423657.6)_(002).pdf

CA

City: Half Moon Bay

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Passed on 5/9/2026.

Would repeal local rent control, registry ordinances, instead relying on state law.

N/A

https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/half-moon-bay-repeals-rent-control-rental-registry-requirements-also-removed-in-3-2-vote/article_95eeca91-b254-4d41-a37d-6de97e22f0fa.html

CA

City: Los Angeles

Issue: Eviction

Current Status: Introduced on 2/5/2026.

Increases the amount of unpaid rent a resident may owe before a housing provider can begin eviction proceedings to 3 months of fair market rent. Extends restriction to all cities in the county using emergency powers.

2/5/2026.

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/212600.pdf

CA

City: Malibu

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Voted 2/9/2026 to defer amendments to city's mobile home park rent stabilization ordinance.

Would have modernized language while maintaning core rent control framework, including CPI caps of 2-5% and 15% vacancy increases.

N/A

https://www.malibucity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-2667?html=true#:~:text=6.,Rent%20Stabilization%20Ordinance

CA

City: Pasadena

Issue: SOI

Current Status: Adopted motion to draft, 1/11/2026

Designates Source of Income as a protected characteristic in housing.

N/A

https://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/2026%20Agendas/Jan_12_26/AR%2011.pdf

CA

City: Redwood City

Issue: Rent Control, Just Cause Eviction

Current Status: Deferred on 6/8/2026 by city council for further analysis for 30 days.

Limits annual rent increases to 5% or 60% CPI, whichever lower. Includes JCE, anti-harassment, and other provisions.

N/A

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65ad75e444d969650cbc8a2b/t/6902582697f692733accca64/1761761318073/RedwoodCityBallotMeasure_2026_Submitted.pdf

CA

City: San Diego

Issue: Fee Regulation

Current Status: Reading held on 6/30/2026 Council Meeting

Caps additional fees at 5% and limits late fees to 2% of rent. Requires the disclosure of total rent and all additional fees in advertising materials.

N/A

https://sandiego.hylandcloud.com/211agendaonlinecouncil/Documents/ViewDocument/Item%20330%20Residential%20Rental%20Price%20Gouging%2C%20Fee%20Exploitation%2C%20and%20Cost%20Transp.pdf?meetingId=6998&documentType=Agenda&itemId=259899&publishId=1102348&isSection=false

CA

City: San Leandro

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Adopted on 2/2/2026. Effective 1/1/2027.

Cap annual rent increases at 65% of the CPI or 3%, whichever lower. Establish a base rent date of July 1, 2025. Prohibit the banking of unused allowable rent increases.

1/12/2026

https://sanleandro.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15059434&GUID=8CA258BA-AD8A-46EF-BDE9-7436395978C2

CA

City: San Pablo

Issue: Just Cause Eviction

Current Status: Adopted, Effective 04/01/2026.

Imposes stricter just case eviction restrictions than current state law, including eliminating 12 month wait period for protections to kick in.

2/2/2026

https://sanpablo.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15157051&GUID=8BC190D6-4C67-43BC-B1D4-EE06A109E77C

CA

City: San Pablo

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: City council voted on 6/15/2026 to order fiscal impact study before any further action. Study results expected July 6 or 13, after which council has 10 days to act.

Potential ballot measure which would cap annual rent increases at 3% or 60% CPI, whichever is lower.

N/A

San Pablo to study rent control initiative - Richmond Standard

CA

City: Santa Barbara

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Passed on 1/13/2026.

Freezes rents at Dec. 2025 levels, freezes evictions other than those for just cause. In tandem, city is working on full rent stabilization ordinance.

N/A

https://docs.santabarbaraca.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewDocument/Attachment%20%20-%20ORDINANCE.pdf?meetingId=1141&documentType=Agenda&itemId=36046&publishId=25845&isSection=false

CA

City: Santa Barbara

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Passed on 04/07/2026.

Directs inclusion of an annual rent cap (3% or 60% of CPI, whichever is lower) in a forthcoming ordinance to be drafted for June 2026 consideration.

N/A

https://santabarbaraca.gov/services/housing-human-services/affordable-housing/rent-stabilization

CA

City: West Hollywood

Issue: Revenue Management

Current Status: Passed on 5/4/2026. Effective on 6/3/2026.

"prohibit(s) the use, sale, and license of algorithmic rental price fixing."

4/20/2026

https://weho.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&event_id=1742&meta_id=318892

CA

City: Stockton

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Commitee Staff directed rent control to be studied by staff on 5/5/2026.

Legislative/Environmental Committee directed staff to return with policy options, including possible rent-cap scenarios.

N/A

https://caanet.org/stockton-housing-providers-could-face-stricter-local-rent-caps/

CA

City: Salinas

Issue: Rent Countrol

Current Status: Council voted to officially put on Nov. ballot on 6/2/2026.

Would repeal city's existing rent stabilization policies.

N/A

City of Salinas - File #: ID#25-188

DC

City: Washington, DC

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Active ballot petition, though unlikely to appear on 2026 ballot.

Would freeze rent for two years, and again during periods of high inflation.

N/A

Legislative Text � More Affordable DC

IL

City: Chicago

Issue: Renter's Bill of Rights

Current Status: Being Reviewed in Committee on Housing and Real Estate

Creates a renter's bill of rights that would include rights for tenant union organizing, repairing units and deducting costs from rent, and witholding rent and terminating leases in certain contexts. Creates Bureau of Rental Housing Services that would, among other things, be tasked with creating a citywide rental registry.

6/29/2026

https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=1AED586B-D270-F111-AB0C-001DD808E0AF

MA

City: Holyoke

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Resolution passed on 6/16/2026.

Supports rent stabilization.

N/A

Holyoke City Council Meeting June 16, 2026 - City of Holyoke

MD

City: Frederick

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Proposed, ordinance not yet drafted.

No text available.

1/16/2026.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/montgomery-county-officials-pitch-rent-045900751.html?guccounter=1

MD

City: Montgomery County

Issue: Revenue Management

Current Status: Public hearing held on 3/10/2026. Committee review not scheduled yet.

Prohibits the use of algorithmic devices to establish rents or rental terms in the county and prohibits price coordination regarding rents or rental terms.

2/10/2026

https://montgomerycountymd.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=169&clip_id=18625#:~:text=Staff%20Report-,(13),-PUBLIC%20HEARING%20%2D%20Bill

ME

City: Jay

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: If certified by board, to be voted on by city residents on 4/2026.

Retroactive moratorium on mobile home park rent increases, and pause on further increases

N/A

https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/jay-select-board-receives-plan-for-mobile-home-park-rent-control-sets-budget-amounts/ar-AA1VnstS

ME

City: Sanford

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Passed.

Limits annual rent increases for mobile homes.

N/A

https://sanfordspringvalenews.com/city-will-act-to-protect-mobile-park-residents/

MI

City: Ann Arbor

Issue: Fee Regulation

Current Status: Passed on 1/20/2026, effective on 8/1/2026

Sets multiple limitations on the implementation of rental fees. Requires disclosure of optional fees and application fees. Mandates that mandatory fees be included and base rent. See Ordinance for more details.

1/20/2026

https://naahq.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Ann%20Arbor%20Fee%20Transparency%20Law.pdf

NJ

City: Jersey City

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Executive Order, Issued on 1/22/2026.

"Cracking Down on Illegal Rents" - establishes citywide rent control audit. Notes that findings of noncompliance will be referred for enforcement action.

N/A

https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/news/crackdownonlandlordsrentcontrolaudit

NJ

City: Jersey City

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Executive Order, Issued on 1/22/2026.

"Seeking Maximum Penalties for Housing Violations" - directs municipal prosecutor to enforce city's Minimum Penalty Ordinance for Housing Related Violations, including those regarding rent control.

N/A

https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/news/crackdownonlandlordsrentcontrolaudit

NY

City: Troy

Issue: Just Cause Eviction

Current Status: Passed, Mayoral veto overriden on 04/09/2026.

Opted into NY state-level good cause eviction law.

N/A

https://cbs6albany.com/resources/pdf/1da8d621-a95e-4d61-9cf9-d6b988b14bd7-VetoGoodCauseEvictionLegislation.pdf#toolbar=0&navpanes=0&scrollbar=0

NY

City: New York City

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Rent freeze vote passed in Juny 2026.

Set rent control parameters to consider at future vote: 0-2% for 1 year leases, 0-4% for 2 year leases.

N/A

https://rentguidelinesboard.cityofnewyork.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-07-Agenda.pdf

MO

City: Kingston

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Mayoral veto overridden on 1/7/2026.

Maintains full ETPA/rent control protections for buildings of 6 or more units built before 1974.

1/7/2026

https://kingston-ny.gov/Agendas

PA

City: Allentown

Issue: Source of Income

Current Status: Passed on 6/4/2025.

Expands list of protected classes, to include source of income

5/7/2025

https://allentownpa.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7372752&GUID=73478EFC-2B28-4C0B-958F-C6E1B3DA98C6&Options=&Search=

PA

City: Philadelphia

Issue: Just Cause Eviction

Current Status: Advanced on 3/4/2026.

Would remove exemptions for Just Cause Eviction, covering all renters.

4/10/2025

https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7300049&GUID=52D840F2-9545-44B8-9C3F-6A985532E5FC&Options=&Search=

PA

City: Phillipsburg

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Passed on 1/13/2026.

Repeals entirety of 2024 ordinance establishing the town's rent control bylaws.

1/13/2026

https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/2026/01/phillipsburg-repeals-rent-control-dissolves-citizen-board-and-reverses-course-on-development-planning.html

RI

City: Providence

Issue: Rent Control

Current Status: Failed in May 2026.

Puts a 4% limit on annual rent hikes for some units across the city. Newly constructed units, owner-occupied w/ 3 apartments or less would be exempt.

N/A

https://council.providenceri.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rent-Stabilization-Ordinance-Updated-040126.pdf

TX

City: Austin

Issue: Fee Regulation

Current Status: Passed City Council on 5/28/2026

Requires disclosure of mandatory and optional fees either when information about the rental is presented or when an application is filed, whichever is earlier.

N/A

https://www.austintexas.gov/council/2026/20260528-reg#045

TX

City: San Antonio

Issue: SOI

Current Status: Passed City Council on 5/7/2026.

Creates SOI protections for veterans using HUD vouchers at any property with 5+ units in the city.

N/A

https://sanantonioreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ordinance-to-end-housing-discrimination-against-veterans.pdf

WA

City: Spokane

Issue: Revenue Management

Current Status: Passed on 12/2/2025, awaiting mayor's signing. Effective 30 days after mayor's signing.

Makes illegal for "Any landlord, in or affecting commerce, to contract with or otherwise exchange anything of value in return for the coordinating services of an algorithm service provider" and "Any algorithm service provider, in or affecting commerce, to provide coordinating services to two or more landlords."

10/15/2025

https://static.spokanecity.org/documents/citycouncil/final-agendas/2025/12/city-council-final-agenda-2025-12-01.pdf

WA

City: Tacoma

Issue: Fee Regulation

Current Status: Passed on 12/9/2025, effective on 1/1/2026

Limits late fees to 1.5% of monthly rent.

2/2/2025

https://naahq.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/Ordinance%20No.%2029086.pdf

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