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No. Neither the City of San Bernardino nor the County of San Bernardino has a local rent control ordinance. There is no city or county rent board, no rent registry, and no local cap on rent increases. Rent limits come entirely from California's statewide AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), which caps annual increases at 5% + regional CPI, up to 10%, with just cause required to evict after 12 months.
What limits rent in San Bernardino
- AB 1482 rent cap: 5% + CPI, never above 10% in any 12-month period, for covered units (Civil Code §1947.12).
- Just cause (AB 1482): after 12 months, an allowable reason is required to end a tenancy; no-fault terminations require one month's rent in relocation assistance (§1946.2).
- County rental ordinance: San Bernardino County's Rental Dwelling Ordinance covers habitability and registration for some unincorporated areas — it does not cap rent.
Units exempt from the AB 1482 cap
Most single-family homes and condos (not corporate-owned), housing first occupied within the last 15 years, and owner-occupied duplexes are generally exempt and have no percentage cap, though proper written notice is still required.
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Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Bernardino County have a rent control ordinance?
No. San Bernardino County has no rent control ordinance and no rent board. The county's Rental Dwelling Ordinance addresses habitability and registration in some unincorporated areas but does not cap rent. AB 1482 is the only rent cap that applies.
How much can my rent go up in San Bernardino in 2026?
For AB 1482-covered units, no more than 5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year. Exempt units (most single-family homes, newer construction) have no cap.
Is there a San Bernardino rent board to dispute an increase?
No local rent board exists. AB 1482 is enforced through state law and the courts; local legal-aid organizations can advise tenants.
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