Rent Cap Ledger

Inglewood · City ordinance

What's the maximum rent increase in Inglewood for 2026–27?

3.7%–8.7%

Official figure · checked Oct 18, 2026Updated Jul 1, 2026

In Inglewood, covered rents can rise at most 3.7% in buildings with five or more units and 8.7% in buildings with four or fewer, for increases from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, once per 12 months.

In effect
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Next change
July 1, 2027
Set by
City of Inglewood Housing Protection · City ordinance
Last checked
October 18, 2026

Where 3.7%–8.7% sits

3.7% for buildings with 5+ units and 8.7% for 1–4 units, for increases July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

Building with 5 or more units3.7%Building with 4 or fewer units8.7%Range: 5+ units (3.7%) to 1–4 units (8.7%)

Formula limit from City of Inglewood.

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§ 1 · The formula

How the Inglewood cap is calculated

5+ units: 3% or CPI · 1–4 units: 5% + CPI · cap 10%

Two formulas by building size, both capped at 10%: 5+ units get 3% or CPI, whichever is greater; 1–4 units get 5% plus CPI. CPI (published May 12, 2026) was 3.7%. Owners charging below 80% of Fair Market Rent may get an extra increase with city approval.

Law: Inglewood Housing Protection Ordinance (Mun. Code art. 8-10).

§ 2 · Coverage

Who it covers, and who's exempt

Covered

  • Residential rental properties in Inglewood not exempt below

Main exemptions & conditions

  • Units issued a certificate of occupancy within the last 15 years (rolling)
  • Owner-occupied duplexes
  • Deed-restricted affordable units, dorms, hotels
  • Single-family homes and condos owned by a natural person or family trust, with the required written notice to the tenant

§ 3 · Timing

Notice, and when it changes next

Notice: A 30-day Notice of Change in Terms, then the owner records the increase in the Inglewood Residential Registry. One increase per 12 months.

Next change: New figures follow the April CPI, published in May; the next cycle starts July 1, 2027.

§ 4 · Sources

Official sources

  1. City of Inglewood · headline figure Allowable Rent Increases ↗
    “CPI (INFLATION) – 3.7% (Published 5/12/2026) 4 UNITS OR LESS (5% + CPI) 8.7% 5 UNITS OR MORE (3% OR CPI, whichever is greater) 3.7%”
    Last checked October 18, 2026 · cityofinglewood.org
  2. State of California, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · dates (Attorney General's chart) Limits on Rent Increases ↗
    “For buildings with 5+ units: 3.7% For buildings with 1-4 units: 8.7% 7/1/26 – 6/30/27”
    Last checked October 17, 2026 · oag.ca.gov

See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.

§ 5 · Questions

Frequently asked

What is the maximum rent increase in Inglewood for 2026–27?

In Inglewood, covered rents can rise at most 3.7% in buildings with five or more units and 8.7% in buildings with four or fewer, for increases from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, once per 12 months.

How is the Inglewood rent cap calculated?

Two formulas by building size, both capped at 10%: 5+ units get 3% or CPI, whichever is greater; 1–4 units get 5% plus CPI. CPI (published May 12, 2026) was 3.7%. Owners charging below 80% of Fair Market Rent may get an extra increase with city approval.

Which rentals are exempt from the Inglewood cap?

Units issued a certificate of occupancy within the last 15 years (rolling). Owner-occupied duplexes. Deed-restricted affordable units, dorms, hotels.

When does the Inglewood rent cap change next?

New figures follow the April CPI, published in May; the next cycle starts July 1, 2027.

Where does this Inglewood figure come from?

From City of Inglewood: “Allowable Rent Increases”, which we last checked on October 18, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.

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