Los Angeles rent control: how much can rent go up in 2026–27?
Allowed increase for covered units: 3% (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). Previous period: 3% (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
Checked against the official Los Angeles sources on November 8, 2026. Last site change: November 8, 2026 (changelog).
How the increase is set
90% of the change in the Los Angeles-area CPI (12 months ending September 30), at least 1% and at most 4%. In force since February 2, 2026 (Council File 23-1134).
What else to know
- Since February 2, 2026 no extra 1% for landlord-paid gas or electricity may be added, and the former 10% increase for an added dependent is gone (an added non-dependent tenant still allows 10%).
- Only one increase in 12 months; the percentage is not cumulative or retroactive.
- The monthly registration fee ($1.61) and the Systematic Code Enforcement fee ($2.83) may be passed through separately.
Example
On a rent of $2,000 the most a covered unit can go up is $60, to $2,060 a month.
Which units are covered?
Rental units in the City of Los Angeles on a lot with two or more units and a certificate of occupancy issued on or before October 1, 1978 (plus certain replacement units). Units outside the RSO are usually covered by the state cap (AB 1482) instead. Condos and houses rented after 1995 are generally exempt from the percentage limit (Costa-Hawkins).
Units that are not covered by the local ordinance are usually covered by the statewide cap instead: 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. California rent increase calculator →
Notice
30 days' written notice for increases up to 10%, 90 days above 10% in 12 months (Civil Code §827). See also notice rules by state.
Nearby: Los Angeles County (unincorporated) rent control
Sources: LAHD Allowable Rent Increase Bulletin · LAHD RSO overview