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Berkeley Rent Increase Limits 2026

Rent control rules and regulations for Berkeley, California.

Published Regimes

This jurisdiction has multiple published rule sets. The applicable limit depends on the property details that match each regime.

Default / universal coverage
Priority 1 · Default fallback regime
Maximum increase
Varies
Formula
Contact local rent board for details
Notice period
Not specified
Effective period
May 9, 2026

Current Rent Increase Limit

Maximum Annual Increase
Varies
Contact local rent board for details
Effective Period
Ongoing

Exemption Rules

Building Age Cutoff

Contact the local rent board for details.

Property Type Exemptions

Single-family homesNot specified
CondominiumsNot specified

Notice & Compliance Requirements

Notice Period

California law requires at least 30 days notice for increases of 10% or less, and 90 days for increases greater than 10%.

Registration

Registration requiredNot specified
Just Cause Eviction
Not specified
Relocation Assistance
Not specified
Rent Banking
Not specified

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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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