Oakland maximum annual rent increase changes from 0.8% to 2.3%.

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Updates/Oakland/Maximum annual rent increase

OaklandMaximum annual rent increaseVerified May 21, 2026

Previous value

0.8%

New value

2.3%

Effective

Aug 1, 2026

Ends

Jul 31, 2027

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Oakland maximum annual rent increase changes from 0.8% to 2.3%.

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