Tenant Calculator · California

AB 1482 Rent Cap Calculator

See your maximum legal rent increase under California's Tenant Protection Act.

iAll numbers shown are estimates only. They are not tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult a licensed California real estate agent and a CPA before relying on any figure for a real transaction.

Current monthly rent *Region (for CPI) *Building age (years)

AB 1482 exempts buildings less than 15 years old.The unit is a single-family home or condo OWNED BY A CORPORATION/REIT/LLCImportant: SFRs are exempt from AB 1482 unless owned by a corporate entity.The unit was built within the last 15 yearsThe city has a local rent control ordinance (LA RSO, SF, Oakland, Berkeley, Santa Monica)

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Enter your rent and unit info. We'll show whether AB 1482 applies and the legal cap.

The short answer

California’s AB 1482 (the Tenant Protection Act) caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local change in cost of living, never more than 10% total in a year. It applies to most apartments older than 15 years, but exempts most single-family homes not owned by a corporation (when proper notice is given) and newer construction.

Frequently asked questions

For housing covered by AB 1482, the cap is 5% plus the regional change in the Consumer Price Index, with a hard ceiling of 10% per year. Some cities have stricter local rent-control rules that override the state cap.

It’s a 2019 California law that limits annual rent increases and requires “just cause” to evict tenants who have lived in a unit for at least a year. It sets a statewide floor of protection; local rent-control ordinances can be tighter.

Housing built within the last 15 years (on a rolling basis), and most single-family homes and condos not owned by a corporation or REIT — provided the landlord gives the tenant the required written exemption notice. Many local ordinances have their own, narrower exemptions.

Yes, where it’s stricter. AB 1482 sets a statewide baseline, but cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland have their own rent-control rules that can cap increases lower. Tenants get the benefit of whichever law is more protective.

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