El Monte's rent control covers only spaces in large mobile home parks. Apartments and houses follow the statewide cap (AB 1482), except income-restricted units built under the density-bonus program.
Which law applies in El Monte?
California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) caps yearly increases at 5% plus the local change in the cost of living, up to 10%. For the Los Angeles area that is 8.7% for increases taking effect Aug 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027, and 8% for increases that took effect before Aug 1, 2026.
The cap is measured from the lowest rent charged in the 12 months before the increase, and rent can go up at most twice in any 12-month period, with the total staying under the cap.
Who's covered by AB 1482
| Type of rental | Capped? |
|---|---|
| Apartments and duplexes, 15+ years old | Yes |
| Certificate of occupancy in the last 15 years | No (rolling window) |
| House or condo owned by an individual, tenant got the exemption notice | No |
| House or condo owned by a corporation, REIT, or LLC with a corporate member | Yes |
| Duplex where the owner lives in the other unit | No |
| Deed-restricted affordable units | No (set by the agreement) |
Local status checked 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 El Monte
Does El Monte have rent control?
El Monte has no local rent cap for regular apartments and houses. Most rentals there fall under the statewide cap, AB 1482.
How much can I raise rent in El Monte in 2026?
Under AB 1482, up to 8.7% over the lowest rent charged in the previous 12 months, 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
- El Monte Municipal Code (Municode) (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- City of El Monte: Mobile Home Regulations (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- CA Attorney General - Limits on Rent Increases (local ordinance chart) (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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