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Riverside Rent Increase Calculator 2026: 8.1% Cap
Calculate the maximum allowable rent increase for Riverside rental properties under AB 1482.
Last updated: August 4, 2026. For informational purposes only.
Riverside 2026 Key Facts
Riverside has no local rent control ordinance. AB 1482 is the only cap that applies.
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Riverside Rent Cap Rules
Riverside does not have a local rent control ordinance. Landlords in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area are governed exclusively by AB 1482. The current cap is 8.1% (5% + 3.1% regional CPI), reflecting the Inland Empire’s higher-than-average inflation rate.
The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario CPI area is one of the faster-growing regions in California, which results in a correspondingly higher AB 1482 cap. Neither the City of Riverside nor Riverside County has enacted any local rent stabilization measures as of 2026.
San Bernardino, Ontario, Corona, Moreno Valley, and other Inland Empire cities within this CPI region all share the same 8.1% AB 1482 cap, as none have local rent control ordinances.
Your cap changes every year when CPI updates. LeaseBase tracks it automatically so you never send an illegal increase.
Try Free →When AB 1482 Applies in Riverside
Since Riverside has no local rent ordinance, all non-exempt residential properties fall under AB 1482. The following are exempt:
- Buildings less than 15 years old — units with certificate of occupancy after 2011 (for 2026)
- Single-family homes and condos — if the owner is not a corporation/REIT/LLC and provides written notice
- Owner-occupied duplexes — where the owner lives in one of the two units
- Affordable housing — units with deed restrictions limiting rent
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum rent increase in Riverside in 2026?
The maximum rent increase in Riverside for 2026 is 8.1%, calculated as 5% plus the 3.1% CPI for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area. Riverside has no local rent control, so AB 1482 is the only cap.
Does Riverside have rent control?
No. Neither the City of Riverside nor Riverside County has a local rent control ordinance. The only rent cap is the statewide AB 1482 at 8.1% for 2026. The same applies to other Inland Empire cities like San Bernardino, Ontario, and Corona.
Does the same cap apply in San Bernardino and Ontario?
Yes. San Bernardino, Ontario, Corona, Moreno Valley, and other cities in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area all share the same 8.1% AB 1482 cap because they use the same BLS CPI region. None of these cities have their own local rent control ordinances.
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