Local Rules Lookup
Pick a ZIP code and a city to find the right county and city pages, today’s statewide cap and any emergency price cap that applies.
Nothing is geocoded and no address is typed. The lookup uses data files on this site.
Enter a ZIP code or choose a county, then press Show the rules.
Have a question about your situation, want tips, or need a referral? Email the CLRC team at [email protected]. We share general information, not legal advice, and we’re not a law firm.
How does the lookup work?
A ZIP code maps to one or more counties. You choose the city, and the tool links to the county and city pages, shows the statewide cap for today’s date from the Attorney General’s CPI table, and lists any emergency price cap in our tracker that covers that county or city. ZIP codes do not follow city limits, so you pick the city yourself.
What does it not do?
It does not calculate local rent caps and it does not read your lease. Cities with a local rent cap are listed in the Attorney General’s chart, and many cities have just-cause, relocation or registration rules of their own. Open the city page to see what we have verified and where to check the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool look up my street address?
No. You enter a ZIP code and pick a city. Nothing is sent to a map or geocoding service, and nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Why do I pick the city myself?
ZIP codes cross city and county lines, and a mailing city is not always the city that governs the property.
Where do the rent cap figures come from?
From the Attorney General’s published AB 1482 table, stored in the site’s data files with the source links.
Sources
This tool applies general California rules to the dates you enter. It cannot see your lease, your city’s ordinance or the facts of your situation. Check your local rent rules and consult a qualified attorney before you serve a notice or withhold a deposit. Read the disclaimer.