AB 1482 Rent Increase Calculator
Checks both the state formula for your region AND any stricter city ordinance (LA, Oakland, Berkeley, SF, Santa Monica) — whichever is lower wins.
For the August 2026-July 2027 period, AB 1482's statewide formula works out to about 8.1%-8.8% depending on your metro region. But several cities cap increases much lower — Berkeley at 1.0%, Oakland at 2.3% — and whichever number is lower legally binds the increase. Increases of 10% or more require 90 days' notice; anything less requires 30 days.
Select your region and city (if applicable), enter your current rent, and answer the exemption questions to see your maximum legal increase.
AB 1482 Rent Increase Calculator
Your AB 1482 Result
How this is calculated
First, the tool checks the two most common exemptions: an individually-owned single-family home/condo where the tenant received the required exemption notice, or a building whose certificate of occupancy was issued within the last 15 years (a rolling window, not a fixed calendar year — a building built in 2013 falls out of the exemption in 2028, not permanently).
If either applies, AB 1482 doesn't cap the increase at all (other rent control laws could still apply). Otherwise, the tool calculates the state cap using your region's current formula result (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% — already worked out to 8.1%-8.8% depending on region for this cycle) and separately checks whether your city runs a stricter rent stabilization ordinance.
Whichever percentage is lower is the one that legally binds your increase. Notice requirements follow the increase percentage that's actually used: 30 days for anything under 10%, 90 days for 10% or more — which in practice means almost every AB 1482-covered unit only needs 30 days, since both regional and city caps for this cycle sit below 10%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AB 1482 rent increase cap for 2026-2027?
The statewide formula is 5% plus the regional Consumer Price Index change, capped at 10% total. For the August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 period, that works out to about 8.1%-8.8% depending on your metro region — for example, 8.7% in LA/Orange County, 8.1% in Riverside/San Bernardino, 8.2% in San Diego, and 8.8% in San Francisco/Bay Area.
Does a stricter city ordinance override the state cap?
Yes. Cities like Los Angeles, Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Santa Monica run their own rent stabilization ordinances that are often stricter than the state formula. Whichever cap is lower/more restrictive is the one that legally binds the increase.
How much notice does a landlord have to give for a rent increase?
30 days' written notice for an increase under 10%, and 90 days' written notice for an increase of 10% or more (whether from one increase or the cumulative effect of multiple increases in a 12-month period).
Which properties are exempt from AB 1482?
Common exemptions include single-family homes and condos individually owned (not by a corporation or REIT) where the required exemption notice was given to the tenant, and buildings with a certificate of occupancy issued within the last 15 years (a rolling exemption window, not a fixed year). Other exemptions exist for owner-occupied duplexes and certain deed-restricted affordable housing.
Do local rent control ordinances also have their own notice requirements?
Some do — always check your specific city's ordinance for notice rules in addition to the state's 30/90-day framework, since a city can require additional steps like filing with a local rent board.
This tool provides an educational estimate only and is not legal advice. Exemptions, city ordinance details, and notice procedures have fact-specific requirements this calculator cannot fully verify — confirm with your city rent board or an attorney before issuing a rent increase notice.