Pasadena Rental Registration Late Fees To Begin

PASADENA, CA — Property owners have through Saturday to complete their 2026 rental registration and pay outstanding fees before late charges apply, the city announced.

On Sunday the city’s Rent Stabilization Department will issue late charges along with the annual rental housing fee of $236.54 per unit.

From Nov. 8 through Dec. 15, the penalty will be 15%, or $35.48 per unit. The late fee will increase to 30%, or $70.96 per unit, from Dec. 16 through Jan. 29 and to 50%, or $118.27 per unit, beginning Jan. 30.

The annual registration deadline was Oct. 31, but the city provided a seven-day grace period for owners to finish the process and resolve questions with department staff.

Owners can register through the city’s Rental Registry portal by submitting property and rental unit information and paying the required fee, unless exempt.

Certain properties and units may qualify for exemptions from registration requirements or the fee, officials said. Owners seeking an exemption should review eligibility requirements and submit an application through the registry for department review.

Payments can be made online by credit card or electronic check. In-person payments are accepted by check, cash, credit card or debit card at Pasadena Municipal Services, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Room N106, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Owners should bring a copy of their registration invoice, officials advised.

Payments are not accepted at the Rent Stabilization Department office, and all payments must be made in full.

Landowners in need of help can schedule an appointment with city staff through the Rental Registry website. For more information, officials said to 626-744-7999 or email RentalRegistry@CityOfPasadena.net.