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San Jose Rent Increase Limits 2026

Rent control rules and regulations for San Jose, 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 8, 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.

California Attorney General Local Rent Stabilization Laws
https://oag.ca.gov/tenants
San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance (ARO)
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/tenants/learn-about-rent-stabilization
San Jose Housing Ordinances Fact Sheets Page
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/landlords-property-managers/find-important-housing-ordinances
San Jose Housing Ordinances Page
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/housing-rental-rights
San Jose Open Data Portal - Housing
https://data.sanjoseca.gov
San Jose Petitions, Exemption Requests and Forms Page
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/landlords-property-managers/petitions-exemption-requests-related-forms
San Jose Rental Rights Overview Page
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/housing-rental-rights-8251
San Jose Renting Has Its Rights Page
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/about-us/renting-has-its-rights
San Jose Rent Registry Page
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/landlords-property-managers/rent-registry
San Jose Rent Stabilization Interactive Map
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d45cee2e4a2c46a0bc8ea50645e42e4b
San Jose Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan 2024-2027
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/resource-library
San Jose Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) Requirements
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/housing/rental-rights/eviction-process

Related Jurisdictions

Parent Jurisdictions

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

Nearby Jurisdictions

Mountain View

Legal Disclaimer

This page provides general information about rent control in San Jose. 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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