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For September 2025 through August 2026, Culver City's allowable annual rent increase is 3.25% under its permanent rent control ordinance. The cap is calculated from CPI (with banking) and is bounded by the ordinance's 2% floor and 5% ceiling.
Culver City's 2025–26 rent rules
- Allowable increase: 3.25% for Sep. 2025 – Aug. 2026 (CPI-based, within a 2%–5% range).
- Frequency: once per 12 months per tenancy.
- Coverage: the ordinance applies to most covered rental units; where it doesn't, AB 1482 governs.
- Note: beginning July 1, 2026, the Annual Maximum Permissible Rent will be announced once a year rather than monthly.
Units not under the local cap
Units outside Culver City's ordinance fall under California's AB 1482 (5% + CPI, max 10%). Always confirm the current allowable figure with the city before a rent increase.
Check your Culver City unit
Use the RentCheckMe address checker to see whether your unit is covered by Culver City's ordinance or by AB 1482.
Official sources
Full guide: Rent Control in Culver City →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can my rent go up in Culver City in 2026?
For September 2025 through August 2026, the allowable annual increase under Culver City's rent control ordinance is 3.25%, within the ordinance's 2%–5% range.
How often can rent be raised in Culver City?
Once per 12 months for a tenancy, up to the current allowable percentage.
What if my Culver City unit isn't covered by the ordinance?
Then California's AB 1482 applies — 5% + CPI, capped at 10% per year, for eligible units.
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