Does Sacramento have rent control?

Sacramento has its own local rent ordinance in addition to California's statewide AB 1482 cap. Local rules can be stricter, so confirm your unit's specific limit before raising rent.

What security-deposit limit applies in Sacramento?

California's statewide limit applies: one month's rent as of July 1, 2024 (AB 12), with a narrow small-landlord two-month exception. The deposit must be returned within 21 days.

Sacramento Rental Laws & Rent Control (2026)

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Sacramento is in Sacramento County, California. It adds local protections on top of statewide law: Just-cause protection start, Local rent increase cap, Annual rental registration fee. Confirm each rule's current scope with the city before acting.

Sacramento local rules (3)

These sit on top of the statewide rules below. Each one links to the official Sacramento source we track it from. Scope can depend on the building’s age, unit count and tenancy — verify against the source before acting.

Just-cause protection start
Effective September 2019
From day 366 (about 12 months in)
Local enforcement with hearing process; same 12-month threshold as AB 1482. No local relocation requirement.
Official Sacramento source
Local rent increase cap
Effective July 2026
Tracked rate: 8.6% — confirm coverage and tiers below
TPP: 5% + CPI, max 10%. Jul 2026-Jun 2027 maximum is 8.6%. One increase per 12 months; the rate limit applies regardless of tenancy length. Covered: apartments and duplexes built before February 1995, mobile-home dwelling rentals, and single-occupancy hotel rooms rented longer than 30 days. Exempt: single-family dwellings, condominium rentals, and stock cooperatives. New rate each Jul 1.
Official Sacramento source
Annual rental registration fee
Effective January 2024
$20 per unit (TPP)
Annual registration of covered units required.
Official Sacramento source

Statewide laws that apply in Sacramento

California Security Deposit Law (2026)
California security deposit limits, the 21-day return deadline, allowed deductions, photos, and bad-faith penalties under Civil Code §1950.5.
California Rent Increase Laws & AB 1482 Rent Cap (2026)
California AB 1482 rent caps, increase frequency, exemptions, and 30- or 90-day notice rules under Civil Code §§1947.12 and 827.
California Just Cause Eviction Rules (AB 1482, §1946.2)
California AB 1482 just-cause eviction rules, at-fault and no-fault grounds, relocation assistance, and notice requirements.
California Habitability & Repair Duties (§1941.1, SB 721)
California habitability and repair duties under Civil Code §1941.1, plus SB 721 balcony inspection rules for multifamily buildings.
California Security Deposit Photo Rules (AB 2801, 2026)
California AB 2801 move-in and move-out photo requirements, deposit deductions, and professional-cleaning limits under §1950.5.
California Working Stove & Refrigerator Law (AB 628, 2026)
California AB 628 stove and refrigerator habitability requirements for leases entered, amended, or extended from January 1, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sacramento have rent control?: Sacramento has its own local rent ordinance in addition to California's statewide AB 1482 cap. Local rules can be stricter, so confirm your unit's specific limit before raising rent.
What security-deposit limit applies in Sacramento?: California's statewide limit applies: one month's rent as of July 1, 2024 (AB 12), with a narrow small-landlord two-month exception. The deposit must be returned within 21 days.

This page is general information about California law, not legal advice, and may not reflect the latest changes or your city’s local ordinances. Verify against the current statute or consult a California attorney before acting. Last reviewed: June 26, 2026.