The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday in a 3-0-2 vote to extend price gouging protections for residents impacted by the 2025 wildfires as families remain displaced and continue navigating recovery.
The motion by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath extends existing limits on price increases for rental housing, goods and services for an additional 30 days.
"As families rebuild from the Palisades and Eaton Fires—especially families of color bearing the heaviest financial burden—we cannot allow rents to spike overnight," Horvath said. "Seven in ten fire survivors are still not home, and Los Angeles County has a duty to support them through recovery."
Without these protections, Horvath warned, displaced renters could face increases of 50 to 100 percent when they expire.
The motion removes hotel and motel rate restrictions, as few displaced residents remain in those accommodations, and allows for seasonal pricing flexibility. The action maintains updated rent provisions for certain units not previously on the rental market, aligning protections with current housing conditions while preserving safeguards against excessive increases.
Edited by SMDP Staff