Rent Increase Rules in Maywood, California
This page combines the verified California baseline with a separately reviewed Maywood 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 Maywood local-rule snapshot
Maywood Ordinance 23-07 establishes permanent rent stabilization for covered registered rental units. The City publishes a 3.7% maximum allowable rent increase for fiscal year 2026-2027, based on the April 2026 CPI, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The City FAQ states that the ordinary annual cap is 4% or CPI, whichever is lower, and only one increase may be imposed in a 12-month period. Registration, business-license compliance, exemptions and any property-specific rules must be confirmed before reliance.
Current listed local maximum: 3.7% · 7/1/26–6/30/27 · lower of 4% or applicable CPI
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.
Maywood 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: Maywood Ordinance 23-07 establishes permanent rent stabilization for covered registered rental units. The City publishes a 3.7% maximum allowable rent increase for fiscal year 2026-2027, based on the April 2026 CPI, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The City FAQ states that the ordinary annual cap is 4% or CPI, whichever is lower, and only one increase may be imposed in a 12-month period. Registration, business-license compliance, exemptions and any property-specific rules must be confirmed before reliance.
Last verified: 2026-09-17
Official source: Local source linked above.
Common questions
Does Maywood have separate rent increase rules?
Maywood Ordinance 23-07 establishes permanent rent stabilization for covered registered rental units. The City publishes a 3.7% maximum allowable rent increase for fiscal year 2026-2027, based on the April 2026 CPI, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The City FAQ states that the ordinary annual cap is 4% or CPI, whichever is lower, and only one increase may be imposed in a 12-month period. Registration, business-license compliance, exemptions and any property-specific rules must be confirmed before reliance.
Where should I start?
Start with the verified California baseline, then check the rules for the property and tenancy type.