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Oakland, California · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Oakland

Oakland's Rent Adjustment Program covers most pre-1983 buildings. Annual increase is CPI-based — typically 1.7–3% per year. Banked increases allowed but capped at 10%.

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State rules that apply in Oakland

AB 1482 caps annual increases at 5% + local CPI, with a 10% maximum, for most units 15+ years old. Local rent control (LA, SF, Berkeley, Oakland) may impose stricter caps. Required notice: 30 days.

Local resource

Oakland Rent Adjustment Program

State source

Cal. Civ. Code §1947.12 (AB 1482)

Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.