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Oakland's annual CPI increase: 2.3% from August 1, 2026

Oakland's Rent Adjustment Program set the new annual CPI rent increase at 2.3%, effective August 1, 2026 (60% of CPI or 3%, whichever is lower).

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  1. City of Oakland Rent Adjustment ProgramLearn More About Allowable Rent Increases ↗
    “Effective August 1, 2026, the new annual CPI rent increase is 2.3%.”
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Official source: City of Oakland Rent Adjustment Program: Learn More About Allowable Rent Increases ↗

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