What's the maximum rent increase in West Hollywood for September 2026 – August 2027?
Not confirmed
We could not confirm West Hollywood's Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 on an official city page. The city's page still shows 2.25% for the year that ended August 31, 2026.
- In effect
- September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027
- Next change
- September 1, 2027
- Set by
- West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Division · City ordinance
- Last checked
- October 17, 2026
How the West Hollywood cap is calculated
75% of area CPI, max 3% (no banking)
The Annual General Adjustment is based on 75% of the Consumer Price Index for the area. The Rent Stabilization Commission announces it before July 1, landlords can serve notices from August 1, and it covers September 1 through August 31. The CA AG summary lists a 3% maximum. AGAs cannot be banked: an increase not taken during its year is lost.
CPI input, from the BLS public API
| Series | From | To | Change | Formula | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI-U, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (May to May) | May 2025: 343.010 | May 2026: 355.336 | 3.59% | 75% × = 2.70% | Unofficial estimate, not the legal figure |
Index values from api.bls.gov (not seasonally adjusted), pulled October 17, 2026. Agencies may use different months, averages or rounding, so the headline figure on this page is always the officially published one.
Law: Rent Stabilization Ordinance, West Hollywood Mun. Code tit. 17.
Who it covers, and who's exempt
Covered
- Units with certificates of occupancy issued before July 1, 1979 (per the CA AG summary)
Main exemptions & conditions
- Units first occupied on or after July 1, 1979
- 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.
- No AGA unless the unit is registered (and re-registered after a vacancy for move-ins from 1996 on), all fees are paid and 12 months have passed since move-in or the last AGA
Notice, and when it changes next
Notice: Written notice in accordance with state law. The $6.00 registration pass-through is not rent and is added back after the increase is calculated.
Next change: The Commission announces each AGA before July 1; the next new figure takes effect September 1, 2027. We will update this page when the 2026 figure appears on weho.org.
Earlier figures
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026 | 2.25% |
Official sources
“2.25% is the maximum rent increase effective September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.”
“The Annual General Adjustment in rent is based on 75% of the Consumer Price Index for the area.”
“For units with certificates of occupancy issued before 7/1/79”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
Frequently asked
What is the maximum rent increase in West Hollywood for September 2026 – August 2027?
We could not confirm West Hollywood's Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 on an official city page. The city's page still shows 2.25% for the year that ended August 31, 2026.
How is the West Hollywood rent cap calculated?
The Annual General Adjustment is based on 75% of the Consumer Price Index for the area. The Rent Stabilization Commission announces it before July 1, landlords can serve notices from August 1, and it covers September 1 through August 31. The CA AG summary lists a 3% maximum. AGAs cannot be banked: an increase not taken during its year is lost.
Which rentals are exempt from the West Hollywood cap?
Units first occupied on or after July 1, 1979. 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. No AGA unless the unit is registered (and re-registered after a vacancy for move-ins from 1996 on), all fees are paid and 12 months have passed since move-in or the last AGA.
When does the West Hollywood rent cap change next?
The Commission announces each AGA before July 1; the next new figure takes effect September 1, 2027. We will update this page when the 2026 figure appears on weho.org.
Where does this West Hollywood figure come from?
From City of West Hollywood: “Rent Stabilization”, which we last checked on October 17, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.