Rental Property Rules in Clovis, CA (2026)

3 verified rental property rules for Clovis, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rent Control

No rent control in Clovis. CA AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% + CPI (max 10%) for covered units. Costa-Hawkins exempts newer/SFR properties.

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Few Restrictions

Cal. Civ. Code Section 1947.12 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019 - Annual Rent Increase Cap)

1947.12. (a) (1) Subject to subdivision (b), an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months...

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Just Cause Eviction

CA AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act) just-cause eviction applies in Clovis for most rentals. Clovis has NO additional local just-cause law. SFR/condo exempt if owner-occupied duplex or separately owned SFR.

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Heavy Restrictions

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Rental Registration

Clovis does not require a general rental property registration program. Landlords must obtain a business license; STRs have separate permit requirements.

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Few Restrictions

Cal. Civ. Code Section 1947.12 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019 - Annual Rent Increase Cap)

1947.12. (a) (1) Subject to subdivision (b), an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months...

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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