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City Rent Control

San Jose Rent Increase Limits 2026

Maximum allowable rent increase: 5%. Fixed annual rate set by governing body.

Current Rent Increase Limit

Maximum Annual Increase
5%
Fixed annual rate set by governing body
Effective Period
January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2026

Exemption Rules

Building Age Cutoff

Before 1979

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

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 requiredRequired
Registration fee$77/unit
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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