San Jose, CA Rent Control Laws 2026
Maximum rent increase limits and tenant rights information
2026 Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
5% + 2.6% CPI (capped at 8%) = 7.6%
Under Apartment Rent Ordinance
Applicable Law
Apartment Rent Ordinance
SJMC 17.23
Max 5% + CPI (capped at 8%). Local ordinance uses regional CPI. Uses San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA CPI. Current: 2.6% + 5% = 7.6%, capped at 8% = 7.6%. Applies to buildings built before 1980. Verify with BLS for latest regional CPI data.
Law Details
- Effective Date
- 1979-01-01
- Increase Type
- cpi + plus_fixed
- Applicable Conditions
Applies to buildings built before 1980
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