Which law applies in Beverly Hills?
Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Beverly Hills Mun. Code Title 4, Ch. 5 (§4-5-303) and Ch. 6 (§4-6-3)): Most residential rental properties with two or more units. Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 units have different rates; ask the city which applies.
Covered units: up to 3.6%, one increase per 12 months, for increases taking effect Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
Before you raise rent in Beverly Hills:
- Beverly Hills has two rates: Chapter 6 (3.6%) and Chapter 5 (changes monthly). Confirm which chapter covers the unit.
Other rates under this ordinance:
- Chapter 5 unit (changes monthly; 3.39% as of Oct 14, 2026): 3.39%
Units the ordinance doesn't cover usually fall under AB 1482: up to 8.7% for increases taking effect Aug 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027, unless an exemption applies.
Rules checked against Beverly Hills's official pages, Oct 21, 2026
Check the address first. The city in a mailing address isn't always the city that governs the property, and boundaries change through annexation. Unincorporated areas follow County rules, where older buildings with 2+ units have a 1.919% cap.
How much notice to give
Under Civil Code 827, give at least 30 days' notice if the increase, together with any others in the past 12 months, is 10% or less. Above 10%, give 90 days.
Questions about Beverly Hills
How much can I raise rent in Beverly Hills in 2026?
For units covered by Rent Stabilization ordinance, up to 3.6% for increases taking effect Jul 1, 2026 through Jun 30, 2027. Other units usually fall under AB 1482, which allows up to 8.7% for increases taking effect Aug 1, 2026 through Jul 31, 2027.
How much notice do I have to give?
30 days if the total increase over the past 12 months is 10% or less, and 90 days if it is more than 10% (Civil Code 827).
Sources
- Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization & Housing (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- CA Attorney General - Limits on Rent Increases (local ordinance chart) (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- LA County Auditor-Controller - 88 Cities Served by the County (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- LA County DCBA - Rent Increases (accessed Oct 18, 2026)
- Cal. Civil Code 1947.12 (text read via california.public.law mirror) (accessed Oct 18, 2026)
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