Rent Increase Rules in Palm Springs, California
This page combines the verified California baseline with a separately reviewed Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs local-rule snapshot
Palm Springs verifies an active voter-adopted Rent Control Ordinance. The current ordinance limits ordinary rent adjustments for covered units to 75% of the applicable Consumer Price Index increase and limits rent increases to one per year. The City also provides a hardship-petition process for a fair return and lists property categories that can be exempt, so coverage and any approved petition must be resolved before numeric reliance. Because the direct City page reviewed states the formula but does not publish one universal current percentage for every covered unit, Max Rental Tools verifies the framework without storing an automatic currentCap.
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.
Palm Springs 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: Palm Springs verifies an active voter-adopted Rent Control Ordinance. The current ordinance limits ordinary rent adjustments for covered units to 75% of the applicable Consumer Price Index increase and limits rent increases to one per year. The City also provides a hardship-petition process for a fair return and lists property categories that can be exempt, so coverage and any approved petition must be resolved before numeric reliance. Because the direct City page reviewed states the formula but does not publish one universal current percentage for every covered unit, Max Rental Tools verifies the framework without storing an automatic currentCap.
Last verified: 2026-09-17
Official source: Local source linked above.
Common questions
Does Palm Springs have separate rent increase rules?
Palm Springs verifies an active voter-adopted Rent Control Ordinance. The current ordinance limits ordinary rent adjustments for covered units to 75% of the applicable Consumer Price Index increase and limits rent increases to one per year. The City also provides a hardship-petition process for a fair return and lists property categories that can be exempt, so coverage and any approved petition must be resolved before numeric reliance. Because the direct City page reviewed states the formula but does not publish one universal current percentage for every covered unit, Max Rental Tools verifies the framework without storing an automatic currentCap.
Where should I start?
Start with the verified California baseline, then check the rules for the property and tenancy type.