Salinas has a local rent-stabilization ordinance listed on the Attorney General’s chart (Salinas City Code, §§ 17-02.01, et seq.). Check it before you raise rent: it can be stricter than the statewide cap and has its own exemptions. Check your local rent rules and the city’s ordinance before you raise rent or serve a notice.
Does Salinas have rent control?
Yes. The Attorney General’s chart lists Salinas.
| Ordinance | How the cap works (AG summary) | Figure the AG lists |
|---|---|---|
| SalinasSalinas City Code, §§ 17-02.01, et seq. | One increase in a 12-month period of 75% of the change in CPI, up to a max of 2.75%. | Check with Salinas for the current allowable rent increase.The allowable increase is recalculated monthly, based on the most recent CPI data. |
The AG’s chart said Salinas would vote in November 2026 on whether to repeal its rent stabilization ordinance, and that the law stays in effect while the vote is pending. Early returns reported by Monterey County Now showed Measure H (repeal) failing, roughly 41% yes to 59% no. Those are unofficial early returns; the county elections office certifies the result.
Source: California Attorney General, Limits on Rent Increases, read Nov 13, 2026. The chart is informational. A local cap applies instead of the statewide cap when it is lower; many local ordinances exempt newer buildings or most single-family homes and condos.
Is there an emergency rent cap in Salinas right now?
Check the emergency order tracker for any active order covering this county, and the Cal OES price-gouging page.
Where do I find Salinas’s official pages?
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum rent increase in Salinas?
Salinas has a local cap on the Attorney General’s chart (Salinas City Code, §§ 17-02.01, et seq.); the AG lists “Check with Salinas for the current allowable rent increase.” for “The allowable increase is recalculated monthly, based on the most recent CPI data.”. Use the lower of the local cap and the statewide cap, and check the exemptions in the ordinance.
Do I need just cause to end a tenancy in Salinas?
For most tenancies of 12 months or more (or 24 months if all adult tenants have been there less than 12), state law requires a stated just cause (Civ. Code § 1946.2). Check whether the city adds its own rules.
Is there an emergency rent cap in Salinas now?
Possibly. Emergency price-gouging orders are county- or city-wide and change quickly. See the tracker.
Sources
- California Attorney General: Limits on Rent Increases (local chart)
- California Courts Self-Help: landlord eviction information
Local ordinances change often and this page may be out of date. Check the linked official sources, your city and, for decisions that matter, a qualified California attorney. Read the disclaimer.