What's the maximum rent increase in Oakland for August 2026 – July 2027?
2.3%
The annual CPI rent increase for covered units in Oakland is 2.3%, effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
- In effect
- August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
- Next change
- August 1, 2027
- Set by
- Oakland Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) · City ordinance
- Last checked
- October 17, 2026
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.
How the Oakland cap is calculated
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.
Who it covers, and who's exempt
Covered
- Units with a certificate of occupancy issued before January 1, 1983 (per the CA AG summary)
Main exemptions & conditions
- 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
- No increase is allowed until the unit is registered with RAP and six months after the tenant received the RAP Notice
Notice, and when it changes next
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.
Earlier figures
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0.8% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2.3% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 2.5% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 3% |
Official 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See something out of date?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.
Frequently asked
What is the maximum rent increase in Oakland for August 2026 – July 2027?
The annual CPI rent increase for covered units in Oakland is 2.3%, effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
How is the Oakland rent cap calculated?
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.
Which rentals are exempt from the Oakland cap?
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.
When does the Oakland rent cap change next?
RAP publishes the next CPI increase each spring. It takes effect August 1, 2027.
Where does this Oakland figure come from?
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.