Rent Increase Rules in Inglewood, California
This page combines the verified California baseline with a separately reviewed Inglewood local-rule snapshot.
Statewide baseline
For covered properties, California limits rent increases to 5% plus cost of living, up to 10%. For increases beginning Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, the California DOJ publishes regional maximums from 8.1% to 8.8%; a lower local ordinance can control.
State reference: California Civil Code § 1947.12 / Tenant Protection Act
State official source Editorial & verification policyVerified Inglewood local-rule snapshot
Inglewood’s Housing Protection Ordinance uses different annual formulas by property size. The City currently publishes 8.7% for covered residential properties with four or fewer units and 3.7% for covered properties with five or more units for increases after June 30, 2026. The City also describes approved below-market adjustments and a 10% overall ceiling. Coverage, exemptions, registration, property size, CPI period and any required approval must be verified before relying on a percentage.
Covered property with 4 units or fewer: 8.7% — City formula is 5% plus CPI, subject to the 10% ceiling and coverage rules.
Covered property with 5 units or more: 3.7% — City formula is 3% or CPI, whichever is greater, subject to coverage rules.
Local source reviewed: 2026-09-19
Official local-rule sourceCoverage, exemptions, lawful base rent, banking rules, registration, tenancy type, and property-specific facts can still change the result.
Inglewood rent increase quick answer
State baseline: For covered properties, California limits rent increases to 5% plus cost of living, up to 10%. For increases beginning Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, the California DOJ publishes regional maximums from 8.1% to 8.8%; a lower local ordinance can control.
Local rule: Inglewood’s Housing Protection Ordinance uses different annual formulas by property size. The City currently publishes 8.7% for covered residential properties with four or fewer units and 3.7% for covered properties with five or more units for increases after June 30, 2026. The City also describes approved below-market adjustments and a 10% overall ceiling. Coverage, exemptions, registration, property size, CPI period and any required approval must be verified before relying on a percentage.
Last verified: 2026-09-19
Official source: Local source linked above.
Common questions
Does Inglewood have separate rent increase rules?
Inglewood’s Housing Protection Ordinance uses different annual formulas by property size. The City currently publishes 8.7% for covered residential properties with four or fewer units and 3.7% for covered properties with five or more units for increases after June 30, 2026. The City also describes approved below-market adjustments and a 10% overall ceiling. Coverage, exemptions, registration, property size, CPI period and any required approval must be verified before relying on a percentage.
Where should I start?
Start with the verified California baseline, then check the rules for the property and tenancy type.