Takes effect · Oct 1, 2026

Pasadena's 2.5% rent increase limit takes effect October 1

The Pasadena Rental Housing Board adopted a 2.5% Annual General Adjustment at its June 18, 2026 meeting. It limits increases for rent-stabilized units from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027: 75% of the 3.4% Los Angeles-area CPI rise, rounded to the nearest quarter point.

From the official source

1. City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization DepartmentPasadena Rental Housing Board Approves 2.5% Annual General Adjustment for 2026–2027 ↗

   “Beginning October 1, 2026, Pasadena’s Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for rent-stabilized units will be 2.5%.”

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Also on the official pages

• “For the 2026–2027 period, that CPI came in at 3.4%, and 3.4% × 75% works out to 2.55%.”

Current caps

• Pasadena: current cap 2.5% · calculator

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