Mobile Home Rent Caps Under Fire | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

Butte County is poised to introduce a groundbreaking rent cap for mobile home spaces, limiting increases to just five percent — a move that could finally level the playing field for renters who’ve long been left out under current state law. While apartment and home tenants enjoy stronger protections, mobile home park residents have seen rents skyrocket with little recourse. Advocates say this change is overdue, offering a legal shield against future hikes beyond the cap. But park owners push back, arguing the county’s stricter limit violates state law allowing up to ten percent based on…