Pasadena’s Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will review proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets Thursday for the city’s Housing Department, Planning and Community Development Department, and Rent Stabilization Department as officials continue balancing fire recovery efforts, housing production and homelessness programs.
The special meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Pasadena City Hall, where committee members are expected to hear presentations outlining spending plans, staffing changes and priorities for the coming fiscal year.
Among the major topics expected to draw attention is the Housing Department’s proposed $58 million budget, an 18.1% increase over the FY2026 adopted budget, which was nearly $10 million less.
Much of the increase is tied to affordable housing projects, homeless services funding and federal housing programs.
Housing officials report that during FY2026 the department helped provide monthly rental assistance to 1,350 households, secured $2.19 million in Measure A funding for homeless services and supported 489 formerly homeless individuals in permanent supportive housing.
The department’s FY2027 work plan includes completing renovations at Centennial Place, deploying proceeds from SR-710 property sales for affordable housing projects and continuing implementation of additional SR-710 property acquisitions and dispositions.
Committee members are also expected to review the Planning and Community Development Department’s proposed $27.2 million operating budget, which includes priorities related to the Eaton Fire rebuilding effort, implementation of the city’s General Plan and work tied to the Reconnecting Pasadena 710 Project.
Planning officials highlighted several FY2026 accomplishments, including expedited inspections and plan review services for Eaton Fire rebuilding projects, updates to building codes and adoption of the North Lake Specific Plan.
The proposed planning budget also includes funding for a new senior project manager position to oversee work associated with the Reconnecting Pasadena 710 Project.
The Rent Stabilization Department will present a proposed $5.63 million operating budget for FY2027, reflecting a 4.7% increase over the current year.
Department officials say the city currently has a 92% rental registration compliance rate and recently launched a bilingual newsletter in English and Spanish aimed at improving public outreach and education.
The department’s FY2027 priorities include expanding community outreach, integrating a new payment partner system and developing a real-time public-facing dashboard.
The committee is also scheduled to discuss a proposed delayed effectuation ordinance related to Senate B, known as the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act.ill 79
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