Oakland's Rent Adjustment Ordinance covers most units in buildings with a certificate of occupancy before January 1, 1983. Since Measure V (2022) the annual allowable increase is 60% of the change in CPI, capped at 3%, published by the Rent Adjustment Program each July. Increases above the CPI amount require a petition; just cause is required to end a tenancy.
The Rent Adjustment Program publishes it each summer for the year starting July 1 (oaklandca.gov/rap).
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026 against City of Oakland — Rent Adjustment Program. Figures we re-check each year: CPI-based cap for July 2026 – June 2027. General information for landlords and renters, not legal advice; local rules can add requirements.