Rent Increase Rules in Larkspur, California
This page combines the verified California baseline with a separately reviewed Larkspur 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 Larkspur local-rule snapshot
Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 is a current rent-stabilization program. Section 6.20.040 prohibits more than one increase in a 12-month period and limits the ordinary increase to the lower of 5% plus the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI change or 7%, unless a fair-return petition is approved or the unit is exempt. The current municipal code is updated through Ordinance 1098, passed June 17, 2026, and Section 6.20.120 sunsets Chapter 6.20 on January 1, 2030. Because the operative CPI changes over time, Max Rental Tools verifies the framework without freezing a numeric currentCap; current CPI, coverage, notice and exemption requirements must be resolved before numeric use.
Local source reviewed: 2026-09-17
Official local-rule sourceCoverage, exemptions, lawful base rent, banking rules, registration, tenancy type, and property-specific facts can still change the result.
Larkspur 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: Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 is a current rent-stabilization program. Section 6.20.040 prohibits more than one increase in a 12-month period and limits the ordinary increase to the lower of 5% plus the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI change or 7%, unless a fair-return petition is approved or the unit is exempt. The current municipal code is updated through Ordinance 1098, passed June 17, 2026, and Section 6.20.120 sunsets Chapter 6.20 on January 1, 2030. Because the operative CPI changes over time, Max Rental Tools verifies the framework without freezing a numeric currentCap; current CPI, coverage, notice and exemption requirements must be resolved before numeric use.
Last verified: 2026-09-17
Official source: Local source linked above.
Common questions
Does Larkspur have separate rent increase rules?
Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 is a current rent-stabilization program. Section 6.20.040 prohibits more than one increase in a 12-month period and limits the ordinary increase to the lower of 5% plus the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI change or 7%, unless a fair-return petition is approved or the unit is exempt. The current municipal code is updated through Ordinance 1098, passed June 17, 2026, and Section 6.20.120 sunsets Chapter 6.20 on January 1, 2030. Because the operative CPI changes over time, Max Rental Tools verifies the framework without freezing a numeric currentCap; current CPI, coverage, notice and exemption requirements must be resolved before numeric use.
Where should I start?
Start with the verified California baseline, then check the rules for the property and tenancy type.