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Los Gatos Council Approves Fee Hike, Homelessness Task Force

4/15/2026

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Los Gatos Council Approves

The Los Gatos Town Council approved new fees and fines for the next fiscal year.
The package includes a 2.2% overall fee increase and new charges for administrative services.
The council authorized about $163,500 for improvements to the bandstand area at Oak Meadow Park.
The town is forming a task force with nearby cities to address homelessness and notes unhoused residents declined from 81 in 2023 to 27 in 2025 due to counting changes.

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Tenants Gain Protections

The Renters' Rights Act ends no-fault evictions and bans rental bidding wars, protecting 11 million tenants.
It takes effect May 1, with local councils receiving £60 million to enforce rules and penalties up to £40,000.
Enhanced Rent Repayment Orders will let tenants claim up to two years’ rent for misconduct.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed says the Act will create a fairer rental market.

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Los Gatos Council Approves

The Los Gatos Town Council approved new fees and fines for the next fiscal year.
The package includes a 2.2% overall fee increase and new charges for administrative services.
The council authorized about $163,500 for improvements to the bandstand area at Oak Meadow Park.
The town is forming a task force with nearby cities to address homelessness and notes unhoused residents declined from 81 in 2023 to 27 in 2025 due to counting changes.

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