In Los Angeles County the statewide rent cap is 8.7% for increases starting Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The Attorney General’s chart lists 15 local rent-increase rules in Los Angeles County. We show 2 active orders in our data as of Nov 13, 2026 (Tropical Storm Rachel, through Nov 14, 2026, unless extended; City of Los Angeles, ongoing, no end date set). Always check your city’s rules too: check your local rent rules and ordinance before you raise rent or serve a notice.
| Statewide cap (AB 1482) | 8.7% for increases starting 8/1/26–7/31/27 (Los Angeles area; see the AG chart) |
|---|---|
| Local rent caps listed by the AG | City of Los Angeles, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, Commerce, Cudahy, Culver City, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas only), Maywood, Pasadena, Pomona, Santa Monica, West Hollywood |
| Emergency rent-cap orders | 2 active orders in our data as of Nov 13, 2026 (Tropical Storm Rachel, through Nov 14, 2026, unless extended; City of Los Angeles, ongoing, no end date set) (see below) |
| Superior Court | Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles |
Local rent control and just-cause rules
| City or county | How the cap works (summary) | Figure the AG lists |
|---|---|---|
| City of Los AngelesL.A. Mun. Code §§ 151.00 et seq. | Units with a certificate of occupancy before 10/1/78. One increase per 12 months of 100% of the CPI change, up to 8%; if CPI is under 3%, up to 3%. The AG notes that as of February 2026, landlords who provide gas and electric utilities may no longer increase the rent further for them. LAHD publishes a rent increase calculator. | 3%7/1/26 – 6/30/27 |
| Baldwin ParkBaldwin Park Code ch. 117 | 100% of the CPI change, up to 5% (minimum 1% if CPI is under 1%). Not applicable to Section 8 voucher holders. | 3.7% (check with the city)8/1/26 – 7/31/27 |
| Bell GardensBell Gardens Mun. Code ch. 5.62 | One increase per 12 months of 50% of the CPI change, up to 4%. Units with rent below 80% of fair market value may be increased up to an additional 3%. | 1.5%11/1/25 – 10/31/26 |
| Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Mun. Code §§ 4-5-101 et seq., 4-6-1 et seq. | 3%, or up to 100% of the CPI change if CPI is higher than 3%. A slightly different formula applies to some pre-9/20/78 buildings with rents that started at $600 or less. | 3.6%7/1/26 – 6/30/27 |
| CommerceCommerce Mun. Code ch. 9.95 | 5% plus CPI, up to 10% total, which can be taken in two increments. The AG notes this matches the state formula for the Los Angeles area. | Same as the state figure for the area (3.7%); contact Commerce7/1/26 – 6/30/27 |
| CudahyCudahy Mun. Code ch. 5.13 | 100% of the CPI change, up to 3%. | 3%7/1/26 – 6/30/27 |
| Culver CityCulver City Mun. Code §§ 15.09.200 et seq. | 100% of the CPI change, up to 5% (minimum 2% if CPI is under 2%). Not applicable to Section 8 voucher holders. | Check with Culver CityRecalculated monthly, six weeks ahead |
| Huntington ParkHuntington Park Mun. Code art. 8-21 | 100% of the CPI change, up to 3%. Not applicable to Section 8 voucher holders. | Check with Huntington ParkRecalculated monthly |
| InglewoodInglewood Mun. Code art. 8-10 | Buildings with 5 or more units: 3%, or up to 100% of CPI if higher, capped at 10%. Buildings with 4 or fewer units: 5% plus CPI, capped at 10%. | 5+ units: 3.7%; 1–4 units: 8.7%7/1/26 – 6/30/27 |
| Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas only)L.A. County Code ch. 8.52 | 60% of the CPI change, up to 3%. Some small-property owners (10 or fewer units) may add 1%. | 1.919% (2.919% for small property landlords)7/1/26 – 6/30/27 |
| MaywoodMaywood Mun. Code §§ 8-21.01 et seq. | 100% of the CPI change, up to 4%. | 3.7%7/1/26 – 6/30/27 |
| PasadenaPasadena City Charter §§ 1801 et seq. | 75% of the CPI change. | 2.25%10/1/25 – 9/30/26 |
| PomonaPomona City Code §§ 30-571 et seq. | 1% up to 5%. Not applicable to Section 8 voucher holders. The AG notes the ordinance stays in effect only through December 31, 2026 unless the City Council reauthorizes it. | 5%1/1/26 – 12/31/26 |
| Santa MonicaSanta Monica City Charter §§ 1800 et seq. | Units with a certificate of occupancy before 4/10/79. 75% of the CPI change, up to 3%. Not applicable to owner-occupied buildings of 1–3 units. | 2.6%9/1/26 – 8/31/27 |
| West HollywoodWest Hollywood Mun. Code tit. 17 | Units with a certificate of occupancy before 7/1/79. 75% of the CPI change, up to 3%. Landlords can increase further if they provide gas and electric utilities. | 2.25%9/1/25 – 8/31/26 |
Source: California Attorney General, Limits on Rent Increases (local chart), read Nov 13, 2026. The AG’s chart is informational; check the city and its ordinance. These local caps apply instead of the statewide cap only when they result in a lower increase, and many have exemptions (for example for newer buildings and most single-family homes and condos).
Cities in Los Angeles County with their own pages
These cities appear on the Attorney General’s chart of local rent-increase rules. Each page links to the ordinance and the city office.
- City of Los Angeles
- Baldwin Park
- Bell Gardens
- Beverly Hills
- Commerce
- Cudahy
- Culver City
- Huntington Park
- Inglewood
- Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas)
- Maywood
- Pasadena
- Pomona
- Santa Monica
- West Hollywood
Emergency orders affecting Los Angeles County
Orders below come from the emergency order tracker, last verified Nov 13, 2026.
Tropical Storm Rachel — Governor's state of emergency
- Type
- State of emergency (Penal Code § 396)
- Where
- Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego (whole counties)
- Proclaimed
- Oct 15, 2026
- Rent cap period
- Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026
- Cap
- 10% over the pre-proclamation rent; units not rented in the prior year: 160% of HUD fair market rent
- Authority
- Penal Code § 396(e) and (f) (rental housing); proclamation of Oct. 15, 2026
What it means: Under current Penal Code 396(e), the cap covers rental housing with an initial lease term of one year or less (month-to-month included). It does not authorize rent above a stricter local rent-control limit. SB 1365 (2026), effective Jan. 1, 2027, expands the definition of housing to all rental housing regardless of initial lease term for emergencies after that date.
How the end date was determined: Cal OES's price-gouging page, checked Nov. 13, 2026, lists the rental-housing protections (Penal Code 396(e),(f)) through 11/14/2026. No extension had been announced as of Nov. 13, 2026. Protections can be extended (Pen. Code 396(g)); if they are, this end date will change.
- Penal Code 396(e) bars increasing the rental price "advertised, offered, or charged" during the period. The statute does not say how it treats a notice served during the period for an increase that takes effect after it ends, so the wizard answers conservatively (it applies the cap) and recommends consulting an attorney.
- Protections can be extended (Pen. Code 396(g)). As of Nov. 13, 2026, Cal OES lists 11/14/2026 as the end date for rental housing and no extension had been announced; check the Cal OES page for any later change.
Last verified Nov 13, 2026.
City of Los Angeles — local emergency (January 2025 wildfires), LAMC § 47.12
- Type
- City ordinance
- Where
- Los Angeles (City of Los Angeles only)
- Proclaimed
- Jan 7, 2025
- Rent cap period
- Jan 7, 2025 to Open-ended
- Cap
- 10% over the pre-proclamation rent; units not rented in the prior year: 160% of HUD fair market rent
- Authority
- Los Angeles Municipal Code § 47.12(e) (as amended by Ord. No. 188,507, eff. 2/28/25): rent increases limited to 10% over the pre-emergency rent, while the emergency continues and for 30 days after it ends
What it means: LAMC § 47.12(e) covers any rental unit in the City, whatever the lease term. For a unit rented within one year before the proclamation, the cap is 10% over the rent actually paid before January 7, 2025. For a unit covered by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance that stays with the same tenant, the limit is the RSO maximum if that is lower. A unit not rented or advertised in the prior year is capped at 10% of 160% of HUD fair market rent, which this tool does not calculate.
How the end date was determined: Open-ended. The City Attorney’s monthly report for September 2026 says the County’s protections expired May 28, 2026, but the City has continued its local emergency declaration and price-gouging protections remain in effect within the City. LAMC § 47.12 runs while the emergency continues plus 30 days.
- The cap is measured from the rent charged before January 7, 2025, not from your rent in the last 12 months, so earlier increases count against it.
- The Los Angeles City Council or Mayor can end the local emergency. The ordinance then runs for 30 days longer. Check the City Attorney’s latest monthly report in Council File 25-0006-S77 and LAHD before serving a notice.
Last verified Nov 13, 2026.
Statewide El Niño proclamation — Penal Code 396 suspended
- Type
- State proclamation (Penal Code § 396 suspended)
- Where
- Statewide
- Proclaimed
- Sep 21, 2026
- Rent cap period
- None imposed by this proclamation
- Authority
- Proclamation of Sept. 21, 2026, ¶ 18: Penal Code 396 restrictions "are suspended, and no such restrictions are imposed, with respect to this El Niño event, at this time."
What it means: Listed for information. This proclamation alone does not impose the 10% emergency rent cap.
How the end date was determined: Open-ended; the Governor could later lift the suspension ("at this time").
- The suspension applies only to the statewide El Niño proclamation, and only "at this time." Local emergency declarations can trigger their own price-gouging rules.
Last verified Nov 13, 2026.
Courts and self-help
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Local court rules, filing information and forms.
California Courts Self-Help: landlord eviction information
Statewide guides and forms for landlords and tenants.
Housing agencies
Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
County housing and community development agency.
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)
City housing authority.
Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)
Administers the City’s rent stabilization ordinance and publishes a rent increase calculator.
LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
Landlord-tenant information for unincorporated areas and participating cities.
Assessor, recorder and county clerk
Assessor phone numbers come from the State Board of Equalization county directory.
Code enforcement
Utilities and services
See the utility directory for the main electric, gas and internet providers serving Los Angeles County and links for statewide providers. Water, sewer and trash vary by city; check your city’s website or your bill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum rent increase in Los Angeles County?
The statewide cap is 5% plus the change in the cost of living, up to 10%. For increases starting between Aug. 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027, the Attorney General lists 8.7% for the Los Angeles area. This applies to most rental housing more than 15 years old. Cities such as City of Los Angeles, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens may have lower local caps. Use the rent increase wizard for your date and exemptions.
Does Los Angeles County have rent control?
Some cities do. The Attorney General’s chart lists City of Los Angeles, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, Commerce, Cudahy, Culver City, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas only), Maywood, Pasadena, Pomona, Santa Monica, West Hollywood.
Is there an emergency rent cap in Los Angeles County right now?
As of Nov 13, 2026, yes: Tropical Storm Rachel, through Nov 14, 2026, unless extended; City of Los Angeles, ongoing, no end date set. Check the cards on this page and the official sources for any extension or new order before you raise rent.
Where do I find court forms for an eviction in Los Angeles County?
Start with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles website and the Judicial Council’s landlord self-help pages. Only a court can order an eviction.
Sources
- California Attorney General: Limits on Rent Increases
- Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
- California State Board of Equalization: county assessors, auditors and clerk-recorders
- Cal OES: price gouging protections in place
- 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.