Los Angeles RSO: 3% for July 2026 – June 2027
The annual increase for rent-stabilized (RSO) units is 3% from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, unless the City Council amends it.
Official source: Los Angeles Housing Department: Renter Protections ↗
Los Angeles · City ordinance
What's the maximum rent increase in the City of Los Angeles for July 2026 – June 2027?
3%
Official figure · checked Oct 17, 2026Updated Jul 1, 2026
The maximum annual rent increase for units under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) is 3% from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
- In effect
- July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Next change
- July 1, 2027
- Set by
- Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) · City ordinance
- Last checked
- October 17, 2026
Where 3% sits
For units covered by the City of Los Angeles RSO. Non-RSO units in the city fall under the state cap (8.7% in the LA Area).
RSO unit3%Non-RSO unit (state AB 1482, LA Area)8.7%RSO formula range: 1% floor to 4% ceiling
Formula limit from Los Angeles Housing Department.
The RSO allowable increase since 2018
Width shows how long each figure applied. Effective periods as listed in LAHD's chronology.
† 2019–20: 4%. ‡ Feb–Jun 2024: 4%. Source: Los Angeles Housing Department (Rent Stabilization Bulletin: Allowable Rent Increase).
Chart data
| Period | Allowed | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | 3% | Los Angeles Housing Department |
| 2019–20 | 4% | Los Angeles Housing Department |
| Mar 2020 – Jan 2024 freeze | 0% | Los Angeles Housing Department |
| Feb–Jun 2024 | 4% | Los Angeles Housing Department |
| 2024–25 | 4% | Los Angeles Housing Department |
| 2025–26 | 3% | Los Angeles Housing Department |
| 2026–27 | 3% | Los Angeles Housing Department |
Recent changes
What changed in Los Angeles
Los Angeles changes the RSO formula: 1% floor, 4% ceiling
From February 2, 2026 the RSO annual increase is set at 90% of average CPI, with a 1% minimum and 4% maximum. Landlords can no longer add an extra percentage for utilities.
Official source: Los Angeles Housing Department: Renter Protections ↗
§ 1 · The formula
How the Los Angeles cap is calculated
90% of average CPI (12 months to Sept 30), floor 1%, ceiling 4%
Since February 2, 2026 the RSO annual increase is set at 90% of the average Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending September 30, with a floor of 1% and a ceiling of 4% (previously a 3% floor and 8% ceiling). LAHD publishes the figure; it stays at 3% for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Law: Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), L.A. Municipal Code § 151.00 et seq.
§ 2 · Coverage
Who it covers, and who's exempt
Covered
- Rental units with a certificate of occupancy issued before October 1, 1978 (per the CA AG summary)
Main exemptions & conditions
- Units first occupied on or after October 1, 1978 (newer buildings)
- California's Costa-Hawkins rule (summarized by the CA Attorney General): local rent caps do not apply to buildings with a certificate of occupancy issued after February 1, 1995, or to most single-family homes and condos. Those units may still be covered by the statewide AB 1482 cap.
- Since February 2, 2026 landlords can no longer add an extra percentage for providing gas and electric utilities
- Since February 2, 2026 no increase is allowed for an added dependent; a 10% increase is still allowed for an additional (non-dependent) tenant
§ 3 · Timing
Notice, and when it changes next
Notice: State law requires 30 days' written advance notice for increases of less than 10%. RSO increases are allowed once every 12 months.
Next change: The next RSO adjustment takes effect July 1, 2027. LAHD publishes it after the CPI period ending September 30, 2026.
Earlier figures
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026 | 3% |
| Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025 | 4% |
| Feb 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2024 | 4% |
| Mar 30, 2020 – Jan 31, 2024 | 0% (freeze) |
§ 4 · Sources
Official sources
- Los Angeles Housing Department · headline figure
Rent Stabilization Bulletin: Allowable Rent Increase ↗
“THE CALCULATED ANNUAL INCREASE PERCENTAGE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 IS THREE PERCENT (3%)”
- Los Angeles Housing Department · formula
Renter Protections ↗
“Effective February 2, 2026, the RSO annual rent increase formula may range from a minimum of 1% to a maximum of 4%, depending on the CPI”
- California Attorney General · coverage
Limits on Rent Increases (local chart) ↗
“For units with certificates of occupancy issued before 10/1/78”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
Frequently asked
What is the maximum rent increase in Los Angeles for July 2026 – June 2027?
The maximum annual rent increase for units under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) is 3% from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
How is the Los Angeles rent cap calculated?
Since February 2, 2026 the RSO annual increase is set at 90% of the average Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending September 30, with a floor of 1% and a ceiling of 4% (previously a 3% floor and 8% ceiling). LAHD publishes the figure; it stays at 3% for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Which rentals are exempt from the Los Angeles cap?
Units first occupied on or after October 1, 1978 (newer buildings). California's Costa-Hawkins rule (summarized by the CA Attorney General): local rent caps do not apply to buildings with a certificate of occupancy issued after February 1, 1995, or to most single-family homes and condos. Those units may still be covered by the statewide AB 1482 cap. Since February 2, 2026 landlords can no longer add an extra percentage for providing gas and electric utilities.
When does the Los Angeles rent cap change next?
The next RSO adjustment takes effect July 1, 2027. LAHD publishes it after the CPI period ending September 30, 2026.
Where does this Los Angeles figure come from?
From Los Angeles Housing Department: “Rent Stabilization Bulletin: Allowable Rent Increase”, which we last checked on October 17, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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