How much your landlord can raise the rent depends on whether your unit is under SF rent control or the statewide cap. Either way the increase has to come in writing before it takes effect.
- 1.6%allowed on SF rent controlled units, March 1 2026 through Feb 28 2027.SF Rent Board
- 10%hard ceiling statewide. The cap is 5% plus local CPI, whichever is lower.AB 1482
- 30days notice for an increase of 10% or less. 90 days above that.Civ. Code § 827
- 1979SF rent control generally covers 2+ unit buildings first occupied on or before June 13 that year.SF Rent Ordinance
- !a condo or house that old gets eviction protections but not rent control.SF Rent Ordinance
Official sources
This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Rules change and every situation is different. Check the official sources above or talk to a tenant counselor before you act. Last checked 2026-07-23.