Oakland rent control: allowed increase August 2026 – July 2027
Allowed increase for covered units: 2.3% (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027). Previous period: 0.8% (August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026).
Checked against the official Oakland sources on November 8, 2026. Last site change: November 8, 2026 (changelog).
How the increase is set
60% of the change in the Bay Area CPI-U, at most 3%. Effective each August 1.
What else to know
- Banked increases expire after 5 years (notices served after December 31, 2025).
- Every increase notice must include the Rent Adjustment Program notice; no increase until 6 months after the tenant received it.
- Oakland also shows the state cap (8.8% from August 1, 2026); that is the limit for units not covered by Oakland's ordinance, not Oakland's allowed increase.
Example
On a rent of $2,000 the most a covered unit can go up is $46, to $2,046 a month.
Which units are covered?
Residential units covered by the Rent Adjustment Ordinance (OMC 8.22), generally with a certificate of occupancy before January 1, 1983; Costa-Hawkins-exempt houses and condos are excluded.
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
At least 30 days' written notice with the RAP notice attached; one increase in 12 months. See also notice rules by state.
Nearby: Berkeley rent control · San Francisco rent control
Sources: Oakland: allowable rent increases