All units in California are covered by the rent-ceiling limitations of State of California rent control except: Affordable housing units, BMR units, project-based subsidized housing and Section 8 voucher units. Dorms constructed and maintained by a university and occupied by enrolled students.
Annual General Adjustment announced, effective September 1, 2024. Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code Section 6-58.60(B), the Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, is 2.7%. The Annual General Adjustment is a cap on the allowed amount of annual rent increase.
Section 6-58.55 of the Alameda Municipal Code requires that landlords provide an initial registration statement for each rental unit, including landlords of units that are subsidized through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program.
Within the city of Alameda, short-term rentals are legal but hosts must register with the city and collect a 14% transient occupancy tax. There are a few licensed Airbnb listings operating in compliance with city rules.
For assistance using the online portal, please call 510-670-5440 or email permitbid@acpwa.
The after-the-fact permitting process will bring your project into compliance with the California Building Codes. The Community Development Agency is committed to helping you with this process. The presentation (available below) walks through the process step by step to help alleviate some of the confusion.
If you get caught remodeling without a permit in California, you may be issued a stop-work order, requiring all construction to cease immediately. You could face fines, which vary depending on the jurisdiction and the scope of the unpermitted work.
After-The-Fact Permit Process Step 1: Meet with CDA Department Staff. Step 2: Research Permit History. Step 3: Establish the Date of Construction and Applicable Code Edition. Step 4: Estimate Construction Costs. Step 5: Develop Plans and Construction Documents. Step 6: Apply for a Permit.
Unpermitted concrete work can result in citations, fines, or even demolition of the finished work. In addition, work performed without a permit can make it more difficult to insure or sell your home. While obtaining a permit may be an inconvenient step, it's often a necessary one that you shouldn't skip.
Finishing a basement without a permit can have very stressful consequences and risks. Consequences of finishing a basement without filing for the necessary permits include; Legal Penalties: Legal consequences such as fines, citations, or even a court order to remove or modify the work are common.