Effective January 1, 2020, AB 1482 imposed limits on rent increases for most residential rental properties in California. The maximum rent increase in Sacramento County is 7.7% (5% plus current Consumer Price Index, or CPI, of 2.7% staring August 1, 2025), or 10%, whichever one is lower. The CPI adjusts annually as of August 1. Per recent HUD review, AB 1482 applies towards HCV participants. After August 1, 2025, the tenant's notice of a rent change must show a new rent amount that does not exceed 7.7% of the current rent.