Allowable Rent Increase Under the Ordinance Under the Apartment Rent Ordinance, the maximum allowable rent increase is one 5% increase in a 12-month period.
San Jose's Rent Stabilization Program requires landlords to provide tenants with a 30-day written notice for rent increases. They cannot exceed the 5% annual increase limit. This ensures predictability for renters and discourages sudden rent hikes.
On June 4, 2024, the Board of Supervisors passed a motion to extend the temporary cap on rent increases of 4% effective through December 31, 2024, for fully covered rental units.
AB 1482, also known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, was enacted to provide rent increase limitations and eviction protections for tenants in California. Specifically, it caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local CPI, or 10%, whichever is lower.