Rent control by city: allowed increases now
Local rent control sets a yearly maximum increase for covered units, usually tied to inflation. Here are the current figures from the official sources, next to the statewide caps.
Local figures checked against the official sources on November 8, 2026. Last site change: November 8, 2026 (changelog).
| Program | Allowed increase | Period | How it is set |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 0% (1-year and 2-year leases) | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 | Fixed / board vote |
| Los Angeles | 3% | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | CPI-based |
| Los Angeles County (unincorporated) | 1.919% | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | CPI-based |
| San Francisco | 1.6% | March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 | CPI-based |
| Berkeley | 1.0% then 2.5% | January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 | CPI-based |
| Santa Monica | 2.6% (max $70) | September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 | CPI-based |
| Oakland | 2.3% | August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 | CPI-based |
| St. Paul | 3% | since May 1, 2022 | Fixed / board vote |
| Washington, D.C. | 4.1% (2.1% elderly or disabled) | May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 | CPI-based |
| Montgomery County, MD | 5.2% | July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | CPI-based |
| California (statewide) | 5% plus regional inflation, never more than 10% in 12 months. For increases from Aug 1, 2026: 8.1% to 8.8% depending on the county. | ||
| Oregon (statewide) | 7% plus inflation, never more than 10% in 12 months. 2026: 9.5%. 2027: 10%. | ||
| Washington (statewide) | 7% plus inflation, never more than 10% in 12 months. 2026: 9.683%. 2027: 10%. | ||
Where rent control is banned
Most states prohibit cities from adopting rent control for private housing. Among the states covered on this site: Florida, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, Massachusetts. See rent increase laws by state for each state's rule and rent control vs. rent stabilization for the difference between the two systems.