South Pasadena City Council Approves Rental Pilot Program

City Council approves official plan for new local housing program

Story by Leighton KwokStaff Writer Photo by Mac ShropshireStaff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council voted to approve the Local Housing Allocation Pilot Rental Assistance Program in a 5-0 vote during the Wednesday, Oct. 15 meeting. The program was approved by the council on June 4, 2025 and is to be officially enacted late 2025 or early 2026. The Local Housing Allocation Pilot Rental Assistance Program is funded by the Permanent Local Ho…

South Pasadena City Council Approves Rental Pilot Program

South Pasadena's City Council approved a pilot program using state funds to cover up to 40% of rent for six to 10 struggling households, while also awarding $610,000 in tax breaks to three historic property owners — a move that…