NEW LAW: Los Angeles City Ordinance No. 187737 | Registration of ALL Non-Rent Control Rental Properties Required in City of Los Angeles

Did you know you now have to register your non-rent control rental in the City of Los Angeles and unincorporated parts of Los Angeles? This is for properties that usually don't fall under rent control such as Single Family Homes and properties built after October 1978. They are still NOT under rent control, however they must now be registered with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD).

On January 27, 2023, Los Angeles City Ordinance No. 187737, the so-called “Just Cause Evictions Protections Ordinance” (JCO), became effective providing eviction protections under City law to all non-Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Non-RSO) residential rental units. See the City’s website for more information about the Just Cause Evictions Protections Ordinance at https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/annual-temporary-exemptions

The City of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) 2025 Annual Bill for rental units has been issued and includes the new JCO program annual fee of $31.05 per unit, which applies to all Non-RSO rental units. The first step is to create an account to register your unit. You will be required to complete form #6 (Property Ownership Registration) and then you will get a statement number.

February 28, 2025 – LAHD Annual Bill Payments Due
Please note that payments must be RECEIVED by LAHD by February 28, 2025, at the latest, to be considered timely. A delinquent fee will be assessed on the account for payments received after this date. LAHD recommends paying at least ten (10) days prior to the due date to prevent delinquent fee assessment. The annual Rent Registry Form for all rental units must also be submitted to LAHD by February 28, 2025.
To make payments if you already have an account or need to set-up an account go to:  

1) Contact LAHD using the portal or via email at https://lnkd.in/gz2zbEUD or

2) by calling the LAHD Billing Helpline at 877-614-6873. LAHD encourages property owners to visit the website at https://lnkd.in/gz2zbEUD to pay fees online and ensure that payments are received on time.