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State Rent Control

California Rent Increase Limits 2026

Maximum allowable rent increase: 8.01%. Contact local rent board for details.

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
8.01%
Formula
Contact local rent board for details
Notice period
30 days
Effective period
June 2, 2026

Current Rent Increase Limit

Maximum Annual Increase
8.01%
Contact local rent board for details
Effective Period
July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026
Rent may only be increased once every 30 days.

Exemption Rules

Building Age Cutoff

15+ Years Old

Rolling exemption based on building age.

Property Type Exemptions

Single-family homesExempt
CondominiumsExempt

Notice & Compliance Requirements

Notice Period

30 Days

Written notice required before a rent increase takes effect.

Registration

Registration requiredNot specified
Notice form requiredNo
Just Cause Eviction
Required
Relocation Assistance
Required
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.

Bureau of Labor Statistics – CPI-U Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (All Items)
https://api.bls.gov/publicAPI/v2/timeseries/data/CUURS49ASA0
California Attorney General Tenant Rights Page
https://oag.ca.gov/tenants
California Civil Code §1632 - Translation Requirements
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1632.&lawCode=CIV
California Civil Code §1946.1 - Notice Period Requirements
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1946.1.&lawCode=CIV
California Civil Code §1946.2 (Just Cause Eviction and Disclosures)
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1946.2&lawCode=CIV
California Civil Code 1946.2 - Just Cause Evictions and Relocation
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=1946.2
California Civil Code 1947.12 - AB 1482 Rent Increase Formula
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1947.12&lawCode=CIV
California Civil Code §827 (Notice Service Methods)
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=827&lawCode=CIV
California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482)
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1482

Legal Disclaimer

This page provides general information about rent control in California. 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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