Culver City · City ordinance
3.25%
Culver City's maximum permissible annual rent increase is 3.25% for increases effective June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for covered units built on or before February 1, 1995, once per 12 months.
The maximum permissible annual increase for increases effective June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Recent changes
For increases effective June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, Culver City's maximum permissible annual rent increase is 3.25%, for covered units built on or before February 1, 1995. The city now announces one figure for the year instead of a monthly one.
Official source: City of Culver City: Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protection Measures ↗
§ 1 · The formula
CPI-based, floor 2%, ceiling 5%
Based on the average annual change in CPI, with a 2% floor and a 5% ceiling. The city used to publish a figure every month; it now announces one figure a year (3.25% for June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
Law: Culver City Rent Stabilization Ordinance (CCMC § 15.09.200 et seq., renamed and amended February 11, 2026).
§ 2 · Coverage
§ 3 · Timing
Notice: Not stated on the city page we track; state law generally requires 30 days' notice for increases of 10% or less. One increase per 12 months.
Next change: The city now announces the cap once a year; the next figure covers increases from July 1, 2027.
§ 4 · Sources
“The maximum permissible annual rent increase is 3.25% for increases effective on or after June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.”
“the notice shall be delivered at least 30 days before the effective date of the increase”
“Culver City Culver City Mun. Code, §§ 15.09.200, et seq. One increase in a 12-month period of 100% CPI, up to a max. of 5%. If the CPI falls below 2%, the rent may be increased up to 2%.”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
Culver City's maximum permissible annual rent increase is 3.25% for increases effective June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for covered units built on or before February 1, 1995, once per 12 months.
Based on the average annual change in CPI, with a 2% floor and a 5% ceiling. The city used to publish a figure every month; it now announces one figure a year (3.25% for June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
Units built after February 1, 1995. Single-family homes and condos exempt under state law (Costa-Hawkins). Not applicable to Section 8 voucher holders (per the Attorney General's chart).
The city now announces the cap once a year; the next figure covers increases from July 1, 2027.
From City of Culver City: “Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protection Measures”, which we last checked on October 18, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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