Since 1985, the city's Rent Stabilization Ordinance has provided rent increase limits and tenant protections in a majority of housing in West Hollywood.

In 2025, there are 15,788 rental units registered in the Rent Stabilization Program that are subject to the program's annual rent increase cap and minimum maintenance requirements. 

The Rent Stabilization Division implements and oversees programs and policies promoting inclusiveness and resilience in the community through fair regulation of rental housing. The Division manages administers the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Regulations, including tenant protections against rent overcharges, harassment, eviction without just cause, and construction-related impacts, and advises the City Manager and City Council on policies impacting tenants and landlords.  

Programs administered by the Division include:

• Fair administration of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)
• Tenant habitability during construction
• Ellis Act eviction protections and relocation
• Inclusionary housing
• Mediation and hearings for tenant-landlord disputes
• Non-rent-controlled rental unit registry
• Registration fee rebate program