Oakland, CA Rent Control Laws 2026
Maximum rent increase limits and tenant rights information
2026 Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
3% + 2.5% CPI (capped at 10%) = 5.5%
Under Rent Adjustment Program
Applicable Law
Rent Adjustment Program
OMC 8.22
Annual increase: CPI + 3% (capped at 10%). Uses San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward MSA CPI (same as SF). Current: 2.5% + 3% = 5.5% (capped at 10%). Verify with BLS for latest regional CPI data.
Law Details
- Effective Date
- 1980-01-01
- Increase Type
- cpi + plus_fixed
- Applicable Conditions
Applies to buildings built before 1984
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