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Berkeley Rent Increase Limits 2026

Maximum allowable rent increase: 1%. Fixed annual rate set by governing body.

Current Rent Increase Limit

Maximum Annual Increase
1%
Fixed annual rate set by governing body
Effective Period
January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026

Exemption Rules

Building Age Cutoff

Before 1980

Buildings built on or after this year may be exempt from local rent control.

Property Type Exemptions

Single-family homesCovered
CondominiumsExempt

Notice & Compliance Requirements

Notice Period

30 Days

Written notice required before a rent increase takes effect.

Registration

Registration requiredRequired
Registration fee$344/unit
Notice form requiredNo
Just Cause Eviction
Required
Relocation Assistance
Required
Rent Banking
Allowed

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Official Sources

All data on this page is sourced from official government websites. RentRight verifies each value against the original source document.

Berkeley AB 1482 California Tenant Protection Act Page
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulations/state-law/ab-1482-california-tenant-protection-act-2019
Berkeley Annual General Adjustment (AGA) Page
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-responsibilities/rent-levels/annual-general-adjustment
Berkeley Guide to Rent Control (PDF)
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-responsibilities/rent-control-101/guide-rent-control
Berkeley Municipal Code - Condo Conversion Ordinance (BMC 21.28)
https://berkeley.municipal.codes/BMC/21.28
Berkeley Rent Board - Annual General Adjustment
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-responsibilities/rent-levels/annual-general-adjustment
Berkeley Rent Board Improper Landlord Actions Page
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-responsibilities/evictions/improper-landlord-actions-wrongful-eviction
Berkeley Rent Board - Just Cause Eviction Requirements
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-responsibilities/evictions/just-cause-other-local-requirements
Berkeley Rent Board - Measure BB Changes
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulations/measure-bb-changes-berkeleys-rent-ordinance
Berkeley Rent Board Owner Move-In Eviction Page
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-responsibilities/evictions/owner-move-eviction
Berkeley Rent Board - Registration Requirements
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-responsibilities/registration/fully-covered-unit-registration
Berkeley Rent Board - Relocation Assistance
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/news/2026-adjustments-relocation-assistance-payments
Berkeley Rent Board - Rent Ceiling Increases and Decreases
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-responsibilities/rent-levels/rent-ceiling-increases-decreases
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Ordinance (BMC 13.76)
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulations/rent-ordinance-rent-board-regulations
Berkeley Tenant Buyout Ordinance Page
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulations/city-berkeley-ordinances-affecting-rental-properties/tenant-buyout-ordinance
Berkeley - Tenant Relocation for Repairs
https://berkeleyca.gov/doing-business/operating-berkeley/landlords/tenant-relocation-repairs

Related Jurisdictions

Parent Jurisdictions

Berkeley is located within Alameda County > California. Properties may be subject to rules from parent jurisdictions where local ordinances don't cover a specific area.

Nearby Jurisdictions

Oakland

Legal Disclaimer

This page provides general information about rent control in Berkeley. Rent control regulations are complex, vary by property, and change periodically. This information does not constitute legal advice. Always verify requirements with your local rent board and consult with a qualified attorney before making rental decisions.

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