City Rent Control
Oakland Rent Increase Limits 2026
Maximum allowable rent increase: 0.8%. Fixed annual rate set by governing body.
Current Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
0.8%
Fixed annual rate set by governing body
Effective Period
August 1, 2025
through July 31, 2026
Rent may only be increased once every 1 year(s).
Exemption Rules
Building Age Cutoff
Before 2016
Buildings built on or after this year may be exempt from local rent control. AB 1482 uses a rolling 10-year exemption.
Property Type Exemptions
Single-family homesCovered
CondominiumsCovered
Notice & Compliance Requirements
Notice Period
30 Days
Written notice required before a rent increase takes effect.
Registration
Registration requiredRequired
Registration fee$137/unit
Notice form requiredYes
Just Cause Eviction
RequiredRelocation Assistance
Required$8,106.68
Rent Banking
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Check Your PropertyOfficial Sources
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Oakland Allowable Rent Increases Page - 2025-2026
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/For-Landlords/Allowable-Rent-Increases/Learn-More-About-Allowable-Rent-IncreasesOakland Code Compliance Relocation Program Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/For-Landlords/Code-Compliance-Relocation-ProgramOakland Code Compliance Relocation Program Page - 2025
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/For-Landlords/Code-Compliance-Relocation-ProgramOakland Do I Need To Register My Unit Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/For-Landlords/Do-I-Need-To-Register-My-UnitOakland Guide to Rental Laws PDF
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Oakland-Rental-Housing-LawsOakland Interim Emergency Ordinance Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/Interim-Emergency-Ordinance-to-Temporarily-Eliminate-ExemptionsOakland Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Evictions-and-Tenant-Rights/Managing-Evictions-For-Landlords/Read-the-Just-Cause-for-Eviction-OrdinanceOakland Just Cause for Eviction Regulations and Guidelines
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Evictions-and-Tenant-Rights/Managing-Evictions-For-Landlords/Understanding-Evictions-in-OaklandOakland RAP - Allowable Rent Increases
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/For-Landlords/Allowable-Rent-Increases/Learn-More-About-Allowable-Rent-IncreasesOakland RAP - Exemptions
https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/file-for-a-certificate-of-exemptionOakland RAP Fee and Exemptions Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/Rent-Adjustment-Program-Fee-and-ExemptionsOakland Rent Adjustment Program Fee and Registration
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/Rent-Adjustment-Program-Fee-and-ExemptionsOakland Rent Adjustment Program Regulations PDF
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/Rent-Adjustment-Program-OrdinanceOakland Rental Unit Registration Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/For-Property-Owners/Rental-Unit-RegistrationOakland Respond to Notice of Eviction - Tenant Guide
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Evictions-and-Tenant-Rights/Respond-to-a-Notice-of-Eviction-For-TenantsOakland Tenant Move Out Agreement Ordinance Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/For-Landlords/Tenant-Move-Out-Agreement-OrdinanceOakland Tenant Protection Ordinance Notice Info Sheet
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Rent-Adjustment-Program-RAP/For-Property-Owners/Notice-to-Tenants-of-the-Tenant-Protection-OrdinanceOakland Tenant Protection Ordinance Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Tenant-Rights-Protection/Tenant-Protection-OrdinanceOakland Tenant Protection Ordinance Page - Updated
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Tenant-Rights-Protection/Tenant-Protection-OrdinanceOakland - Tenant Relocation Assistance
https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/code-compliance-relocation-programOakland Uniform Relocation Ordinance Page
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Housing-Programs-Support/Evictions-and-Tenant-Rights/Managing-Evictions-For-Landlords/Uniform-Relocation-OrdinanceRelated Jurisdictions
Parent Jurisdictions
Oakland 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
Legal Disclaimer
This page provides general information about rent control in Oakland. 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.