Richmond · City ordinance
1.5%
Richmond's 2026 Annual General Adjustment is 1.5%, for rent increases taking effect between September 1, 2026 and August 31, 2027.
The 2026 Annual General Adjustment, approved by the Rent Board on June 17, 2026. With banked AGAs the total can reach 6.5%.
Each AGA applies to increases from September 1.
Source: City of Richmond, CA (Rent Control & Annual General Adjustment).
| Period | Allowed | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2017 | 3.4% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2018 | 3.6% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2019 | 3.5% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2020 | 2.9% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2021 | 1.6% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2022 | 3% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2023 | 3% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2024 | 1.4% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2025 | 1.62% | City of Richmond, CA |
| 2026 | 1.5% | City of Richmond, CA |
Recent changes
The Rent Board approved a 1.5% Annual General Adjustment on June 17, 2026, for increases taking effect between September 1, 2026 and August 31, 2027.
Official source: City of Richmond Rent Program: Rent Increase (Annual General Adjustment) ↗
§ 1 · The formula
60% of CPI, max 3%
60% of the change in CPI, up to a maximum of 3% (per the CA AG summary). Untaken AGAs can be banked; the city lists a maximum of 6.5% including banked increases.
Law: Rent Ordinance, Richmond Mun. Code ch. 11.100.
§ 2 · Coverage
§ 3 · Timing
Notice: 30-day notice for total increases of 10% or less in 12 months, 90 days above 10%. Landlords must file the notice with the Rent Program within 10 business days.
Next change: The Rent Board adopts the next AGA in June 2027. It applies to increases taking effect from September 1, 2027.
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.62% |
| 2024 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 3.0% |
§ 4 · Sources
“2026 Annual General Adjustment (AGA): 1.5% (Approved by the Rent Board on June 17, 2026)”
“Rent may be increased by 60% of the change in CPI, up to a max. of 3%.”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
Richmond's 2026 Annual General Adjustment is 1.5%, for rent increases taking effect between September 1, 2026 and August 31, 2027.
60% of the change in CPI, up to a maximum of 3% (per the CA AG summary). Untaken AGAs can be banked; the city lists a maximum of 6.5% including banked increases.
Single-family homes and condominiums (one dwelling unit on a parcel). Government-subsidized units and Section 8. New construction with permits after February 1, 1995.
The Rent Board adopts the next AGA in June 2027. It applies to increases taking effect from September 1, 2027.
From City of Richmond, CA: “Rent Control & Annual General Adjustment”, which we last checked on October 17, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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