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 ↗
Rule change ·
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.
From the official source
- Los Angeles Housing DepartmentRenter Protections ↗
“Effective February 2, 2026, the RSO annual rent increase formula may range from a minimum of 1% to a maximum of 4%”
Also on the official pages
“set the increase at 90% of the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) rather than 100%”
“The RSO annual rent increase must not include any additional percentage increase for utilities.”
Current caps
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