The Concord City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday, March 25, on proposed amendments to the city’s rent control ordinance, including a higher rent cap and an exemption for certain properties from just cause eviction rules.
If approved, the amendments will set the annual rent cap at a fixed 5% and exempt some single-family homes and condominiums from just cause eviction regulations. Currently, Concord’s rent control law limits annual rent increases to 60% of the Consumer Price Index or 3%, whichever is lower, and applies just cause eviction rules to all rental housing, including single-family homes and condominiums.
A majority of the City Council tentatively agreed to amend the ordinance at the Feb. 25 meeting, but the amendments must be officially adopted at the March 25 public hearing and ratified in April.
The California Apartment Association has urged Concord officials to align the city’s rent control policies with state law and replace the current ordinance with a more balanced approach that considers the needs of both housing providers and renters.
Take Action: Make Your Voice Heard
Attend & Speak at the Public Hearing
Arrive by or before 4:30 p.m. to sign up to speak and prepare your remarks. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Concord City Hall, 1950 Parkside Drive. Your voice matters—urge the City Council to support these amendments.
📢 Talking Points for Public Comment
- Align with state law: These amendments bring Concord’s rent policies closer in line with California Tenant Protection Act, creating a consistent standard for all California renters.
- Protect diverse housing options: Exempting single-family homes and condominiums prevents undue burdens on small landlords, encouraging them to keep homes available for rent.
- Encourage housing investment: Overregulation discourages people from offering homes for rent in Concord, adding to the housing scarcity.
For more information, contact Rhovy Lyn Antonio at rantonio@caanet.org.
