City of Oakland Rent Adjustment Program

The Oakland City Council adopted the Rent Adjustment Program Ordinance (OMC Chapter 8.22) in 1980. This ordinance sets the maximum annual rent increase based on the annual CPI increase and handles rent adjustments for claims of decreases in housing services and handles other rent-related matters. Our mission is to promote community stability, healthy housing, and diversity for Oaklanders, while preventing illegal rent increases and evictions and ensuring a fair return for property owners.

Ask before you act! Call us at (510) 238-3721, Monday to Thursday, 9:30AM to 4:30PM.