San Diego council weighs rental fee caps, disclosure rules today

San Diego City Council is scheduled to hear Item 330 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026: the Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance. The proposal focuses on how rental costs are disclosed and which add-on charges can be passed along to tenants.

In plain terms, the ordinance would try to make apartment pricing easier to compare before someone signs a lease. The city’s fact sheet says the measure would cap some rental add-on fees and require clearer up-front disclosure of the full cost of renting. That matters for renters trying to budget for move-in costs and avoid surprise charges later.

For renters, the practical effect would be less guesswork when shopping for a home and a clearer way to compare one unit with another. For landlords and property managers, the proposal could mean tighter limits on some fees and more standardized disclosure language.

Tuesday’s hearing is part of the legislative process, not a final vote. Councilmembers can amend the proposal, delay it, or move it forward.

Residents who want to weigh in can do so through the council meeting process. The City Clerk’s participation guidance explains how to join meetings and offer public comment.

Sources

• City of San Diego fact sheet: Junk Fees
• NBC 7 San Diego: report on proposed renter-fee ordinance
• KPBS Public Media: background on housing junk-fee proposals