Pasadena · City charter
2.5%
Under Pasadena's rent stabilization charter amendment, the maximum increase for covered units is 2.5% (the Annual General Adjustment) for increases from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, once per 12 months.
The Annual General Adjustment for October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.
October 1 each year.
Source: City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department (Rent Levels and Rent Increases), City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department (Pasadena Rental Housing Board Approves 2.5% Annual General Adjustment for 2026–2027).
| Period | Allowed | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 3% | City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department |
| 2025–26 | 2.25% | City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department |
| 2026–27 | 2.5% | City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department |
Recent changes
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.
Official source: City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department: Pasadena Rental Housing Board Approves 2.5% Annual General Adjustment for 2026–2027 ↗
§ 1 · The formula
75% of LA-area CPI, rounded to ¼%
75% of the annual change in the Los Angeles-area CPI for the 12 months ending in March, rounded to the nearest quarter percent. For 2026–27 the CPI rose 3.4%; 75% of that is 2.55%, rounded to 2.5%. Unused increases can't be banked.
Law: Pasadena City Charter Article XVIII (Measure H, 2022).
§ 2 · Coverage
§ 3 · Timing
Notice: At least 30 days' written notice, which must include notice of the Charter and the tenant's right to petition an increase above the AGA. Only one increase in any 12-month period.
Next change: The Rental Housing Board publishes the next AGA each September for the period starting October 1, 2027.
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 | 3.0% |
| Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 | 2.25% |
§ 4 · Sources
“Beginning October 1, 2026, Pasadena’s Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for rent-stabilized units will be 2.5%.”
“Landlords must provide a written rent increase notice at least 30 days in advance and as required by state law.”
“Pasadena Pasadena City Charter, §§ 1801 et seq. One increase in a 12-month period of 75% of the change CPI.”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
Under Pasadena's rent stabilization charter amendment, the maximum increase for covered units is 2.5% (the Annual General Adjustment) for increases from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, once per 12 months.
75% of the annual change in the Los Angeles-area CPI for the 12 months ending in March, rounded to the nearest quarter percent. For 2026–27 the CPI rose 3.4%; 75% of that is 2.55%, rounded to 2.5%. Unused increases can't be banked.
Multifamily units (duplex, triplex, apartment) constructed after 1995. Single-family homes or condominiums that can be sold separately. Inclusionary or density-bonus units.
The Rental Housing Board publishes the next AGA each September for the period starting October 1, 2027.
From City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department: “Pasadena Rental Housing Board Approves 2.5% Annual General Adjustment for 2026–2027”, which we last checked on October 18, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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