Alameda · City ordinance
2.7%
The City of Alameda's Annual General Adjustment is 2.7% for rent increases from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, for fully regulated multi-unit properties built before February 1, 1995.
The Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027.
Recent changes
The City of Alameda's Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 is 2.7%. It caps annual increases for units in multi-unit properties built before February 1995 and is 70% of the CPI change for the 12 months ending April 2026. The Rent Program announced it on May 18, 2026.
Official source: City of Alameda Rent Program: Annual General Adjustment announced, effective September 1, 2026 ↗
§ 1 · The formula
70% of CPI, floor 1%, max 5%
70% of the change in CPI, with a 1% floor and a 5% ceiling (per the Attorney General's chart). Banked increases are limited to an extra 3% in any year.
Law: Alameda Rent Control, Limitations on Evictions and Relocation Payments Ordinance (AMC § 6-58.10 et seq.).
§ 2 · Coverage
§ 3 · Timing
Notice: Not stated on the pages we track beyond the once-a-year rule; state law generally requires 30 days for increases of 10% or less. A new increase can't take effect within a year of the last one.
Next change: The Rent Program announces the next AGA for increases from September 1, 2027.
§ 4 · Sources
“Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code Section 6-58.60(B), the Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, is 2.7%.”
“Any multi-unit property built prior to February 1, 1995, is subject to local rent control and the Rent Ordinance’s annual limit on rent increases.”
“the notice shall be delivered at least 30 days before the effective date of the increase”
“2.7% 9/1/26– 8/31/27”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
The City of Alameda's Annual General Adjustment is 2.7% for rent increases from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, for fully regulated multi-unit properties built before February 1, 1995.
70% of the change in CPI, with a 1% floor and a 5% ceiling (per the Attorney General's chart). Banked increases are limited to an extra 3% in any year.
Partially regulated units (exempt from local caps under state law) fall under AB 1482 instead. Not applicable to Section 8 voucher holders.
The Rent Program announces the next AGA for increases from September 1, 2027.
From City of Alameda Rent Program: “Annual General Adjustment announced, effective September 1, 2026”, which we last checked on October 18, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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