Max Rent Increases In Southern California 2026 🚨 Call Or Text For More Info: 562-600-9793 If you own a rental property in SoCal, your maximum allowable rent increase depends on where the property sits — and the rules just got tighter in many cities. Here's a snapshot of the current landscape: 📍 LA City (RSO, pre-1978 units): 3% base, up to 5% with utility adders 📍 LA County (unincorporated): 1.93% standard 📍 Long Beach: No local rent control — defaults to AB 1482 (up to 8%) 📍 Santa Monica: 2.3%, capped at $60/month 📍 Santa Ana (OC): 3% 📍 Inglewood, Pasadena, Culver City: 3%–8% range depending on building size and category 📍 Orange County (most cities): No local rent control — defaults to AB 1482 (up to 8%) 📍 Statewide AB 1482: 5% + CPI, capped at 10% What is the maximum rent increase allowed in California in 2026? Most rental properties not covered by local rent control fall under AB 1482, which caps annual increases at 5% plus CPI, up to 10%. Cities with local ordinances —...