Fees for Regulated Units

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The landlords of regulated units are limited in the types and amounts of fees that they can charge. Some allowable fees may be adjusted annually based on the CPI-U.

Optional Service Fees

Landlords may charge fees for optional services that tenants voluntarily choose to use. These services may include gym access, dog park access, pet spa usage, etc.
These optional fees are not regulated, and landlords may set the rates at their discretion. 
Optional services cannot include:

  • Services that benefit the entire community (e.g., routine pest control)
  • Services required for unit access, maintenance, or lease compliance.

Fee Increase and Notice Requirements

  • Fees may only be increased once every 12 months.
  • A written 90-day notice is required before any fee increase.
  • New fees cannot be introduced during an active lease term, unless they are for optional services that the tenant voluntarily selects.
Fee Schedule for Regulated Rental Units
           July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Type of Fee Maximum Fee
 Application Fee $25 or the actual cost to the landlord for a credit check and other relevant expenses for the application.
 Pet Fee Up to $308.10 refundable pet deposit*. Up to $25.67 monthly pet fee per pet. *
 Lost Key Fee The actual cost to the landlord, plus $25.
 Lock Out Fee $25.67 per lockout*. If a third party is used, the actual charge for the service. The two fees cannot be combined.
 Secure Storage No fee for storage located within, attached to, or associated with a unit.
 Internet or Cable Television The actual cost to the landlord divided by the number of rental units voluntarily opting in.
 Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle Parking Fee An increase of 2.7% from the current fee. *
No new Parking Fee is allowed without DHCA approval.
 Bicycle Fees Cannot exceed the following fraction of any motor parking fee (Section 29-35A):
(1) one-sixth, for a secure, fully enclosed bicycle locker; or
(2) one-tenth of any other bicycle parking space.
 * Fee can be increased by CPI-U on an annual basis.

Previous Years’ Fee Schedules

Relevant Law and Regulation

COMCOR, 29.61.01 (Fees)

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