"I'm not opposed to park owners improving their parks, said mobile home resident Kelly Hunt. I'm opposed to allowing those costs to be passed on to homeowners without full financial transparency. If I apply for financial assistance, I would be required to provide documentation to prove my need for subsidy. Park owners should be held to the same standard before being subsidized by low-income residents."
"San Jose's Housing Department, however, said the amendments were needed to bring the ordinance which had not been significantly changed in 33 years up to date, add tenant protections and balance property owners' interests. But amid vociferous community pushback at Tuesday's City Council meeting, councilmembers deferred the move until a more collaborative agreement can be reached. District 7 Councilmember Bien Doan noted that rents could increase sharply when mobile homes change hands, making it more difficult for new buyers to afford them."
San Jose paused proposed amendments to its mobile home park ordinance after strong resident backlash over a proposed one-time, 10% rent increase triggered by home sales. The proposal would require rental registration, set procedures for resolving rental disputes, and allow landlords to pass capital improvement costs to residents. The city has 58 parks with over 10,000 spaces, offering a lower-cost housing option. Residents, many on fixed incomes or seniors, demanded financial transparency and safeguards. The Housing Department cited the need to update a 33-year-old ordinance, add tenant protections, and balance owner interests; councilmembers deferred changes for further collaboration.
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