San Francisco, California · Updated April 2026
Rent increase rules in San Francisco
SF Rent Ordinance covers most buildings built before June 1979. Annual allowable increase is set by the Rent Board at 60% of CPI — typically 1.5–2.3% per year. Vacancy decontrol applies on turnover.
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State rules that apply in San Francisco
AB 1482 caps annual increases at 5% + local CPI, with a 10% maximum, for most units 15+ years old. Local rent control (LA, SF, Berkeley, Oakland) may impose stricter caps. Required notice: 30 days.
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Cal. Civ. Code §1947.12 (AB 1482)
Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.