Santa Monica, CA Rent Control Laws 2026
Maximum rent increase limits and tenant rights information
2026 Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
2.8% (based on Consumer Price Index)
Under Rent Control Charter Amendment
Applicable Law
Rent Control Charter Amendment
SMMC 4700
Rent controlled units. Annual increase based on CPI, typically 3-4% Note: Local ordinance should use regional CPI - verify with official sources. Currently using national average. Uses Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim MSA CPI (same as LA). Verify with BLS.
Law Details
- Effective Date
- 1979-04-10
- Increase Type
- cpi
- Applicable Conditions
Applies to buildings built before 1980
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