In Ventura County the statewide rent cap is 8.6% for increases starting Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The Attorney General’s chart lists 3 local rent-increase rules in Ventura County. 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) | 8.6% for increases starting 8/1/26–7/31/27 (All other counties; see the AG chart) |
|---|---|
| Local rent caps listed by the AG | Ojai, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks |
| 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 Ventura |
Local rent control and just-cause rules
| City or county | How the cap works (summary) | Figure the AG lists |
|---|---|---|
| OjaiOjai Mun. Code tit. 11 | One increase of up to 4% every 12 months. Not applicable to Section 8 voucher holders. | 4%Every 12 months |
| OxnardOxnard City Code §§ 27-20 et seq. | One increase of up to 4% every 12 months. Not applicable to two-unit buildings where the owner lives in one unit. | 4%Every 12 months |
| Thousand OaksThousand Oaks Ord. No. 755-NS | For tenants who have lived in the unit continuously since 1987, the increase is based on the landlord’s rental income in 1979 compared with now. | Contact Thousand Oaks— |
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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura
Local court rules, filing information and forms.
California Courts Self-Help: landlord eviction information
Statewide guides and forms for landlords and tenants.
Housing agencies
Oxnard Housing Authority
City housing authority.
Ventura Housing (Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura)
City housing authority.
Assessor, recorder and county clerk
Ventura County Assessor (county directory)
Assessor’s office (BOE county directory phone listed)
(805) 654-2181
Ventura County Clerk and Recorder
Recorded documents, deeds and county clerk services
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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 8.6% for the All other counties. This applies to most rental housing more than 15 years old. Cities such as Ojai, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks may have lower local caps. Use the rent increase wizard for your date and exemptions.
Does Ventura County have rent control?
Some cities do. The Attorney General’s chart lists Ojai, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks.
Is there an emergency rent cap in Ventura 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 Ventura County?
Start with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura 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 Ventura
- 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.