Berkeley, CA Rent Control Laws 2026
Maximum rent increase limits and tenant rights information
2026 Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
65% of CPI (2.5%), capped at 5% = 1.63%
Under Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance
Applicable Law
Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance
BMC 13.76
2026 Annual General Adjustment (AGA): Based on 65% of regional CPI 2.5% = 1.625% (capped at 5%). Rent controlled units. Annual increase based on 65% of CPI, with 5% maximum cap. Should verify if uses SF-Oakland MSA CPI or national. Currently using regional estimate 2.5%.
Law Details
- Effective Date
- 1980-06-03
- Increase Type
- cpi + percentage
- Applicable Conditions
Applies to buildings built before 1981
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