Oakland · City ordinance
2.3%
The annual CPI rent increase for covered units in Oakland is 2.3%, effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
The annual CPI increase for covered units. Banked increases can raise the total, but not above three times the current CPI figure or the state cap.
Formula limit from City of Oakland.
Effective July 1 through 2021, August 1 from 2022.
Source: City of Oakland (Learn More About Allowable Rent Increases).
| Period | Allowed | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.3% | City of Oakland |
| 2018 | 3.4% | City of Oakland |
| 2019 | 3.5% | City of Oakland |
| 2020 | 2.7% | City of Oakland |
| 2021 | 1.9% | City of Oakland |
| 2022 | 3% | City of Oakland |
| 2023 | 2.5% | City of Oakland |
| 2024 | 2.3% | City of Oakland |
| 2025 | 0.8% | City of Oakland |
| 2026 | 2.3% | City of Oakland |
Recent changes
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).
Official source: City of Oakland Rent Adjustment Program: Learn More About Allowable Rent Increases ↗
From January 1, 2026, banked CPI rent increases are limited to five years instead of ten (notices served on or before December 31, 2025 are not affected).
Official source: City of Oakland Rent Adjustment Program: Learn More About Allowable Rent Increases ↗
§ 1 · The formula
60% of CPI, max 3%
60% of the change in the regional CPI, or 3%, whichever is lower (formula adopted June 2022). The rate takes effect each August 1 and runs through July 31.
Law: Rent Adjustment Ordinance, Oakland Mun. Code ch. 8.22.
§ 2 · Coverage
§ 3 · Timing
Notice: At least 30 days' written notice, with a copy of the RAP Notice. Since January 1, 2026, banked CPI increases are limited to five years.
Next change: RAP publishes the next CPI increase each spring. It takes effect August 1, 2027.
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0.8% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2.3% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 2.5% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 3% |
§ 4 · Sources
“Effective August 1, 2026, the new annual CPI rent increase is 2.3%.”
“For units with a certificate of occupancy issued before 1/1/83”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
The annual CPI rent increase for covered units in Oakland is 2.3%, effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
60% of the change in the regional CPI, or 3%, whichever is lower (formula adopted June 2022). The rate takes effect each August 1 and runs through July 31.
Units first occupied on or after January 1, 1983. 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. If all tenants are new, the owner can set the rent to market rate.
RAP publishes the next CPI increase each spring. It takes effect August 1, 2027.
From City of Oakland: “Learn More About Allowable Rent Increases”, which we last checked on October 17, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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