In Riverside County the statewide rent cap is 8.1% for increases starting Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The Attorney General’s chart lists one local rent-increase cap in Riverside County: Palm Springs. We show No active rent-cap order in our data as of Nov 13, 2026. 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) | 8.1% for increases starting 8/1/26–7/31/27 (Riverside area; see the AG chart) |
|---|---|
| Local rent caps listed by the AG | Palm Springs |
| Emergency rent-cap orders | No active rent-cap order in our data as of Nov 13, 2026 (see below) |
| Superior Court | Superior Court of California, County of Riverside |
Local rent control and just-cause rules
| City or county | How the cap works (summary) | Figure the AG lists |
|---|---|---|
| Palm SpringsPalm Springs Mun. Code ch. 4.02 | A special formula applies to certain long-term tenancies in buildings started by 4/1/79; for all other buildings not exempt under state law, 5% plus CPI, up to 10%. | Check with Palm SpringsBased on CPI since September 1979 for the special formula |
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 Riverside 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.
Emergency orders affecting Riverside County
Orders below come from the emergency order tracker, 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 Riverside
Local court rules, filing information and forms.
California Courts Self-Help: landlord eviction information
Statewide guides and forms for landlords and tenants.
Housing agencies
Housing Authority of the County of Riverside
County housing authority.
Assessor, recorder and county clerk
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Assessor’s office (BOE county directory phone listed)
(951) 955-6200
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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 8.1% for the Riverside area. This applies to most rental housing more than 15 years old. Cities such as Palm Springs may have lower local caps. Use the rent increase wizard for your date and exemptions.
Does Riverside County have rent control?
Some cities do. The Attorney General’s chart lists Palm Springs.
Is there an emergency rent cap in Riverside County right now?
Not in our data as of Nov 13, 2026. Orders change quickly: check the Cal OES price gouging page and the county emergency services site.
Where do I find court forms for an eviction in Riverside County?
Start with the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside 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 Riverside
- 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.