Elk Grove vs Sacramento
How do rent control rules compare between Elk Grove, CA and Sacramento, CA?
Elk Grove has fewer restrictions than Sacramento.
Elk Grove, CA
Sacramento County
Elk Grove has no local rent control ordinance. Statewide AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) caps annual rent increases at 5% plus CPI (max 10%) for covered units and requires just cause for evictions after 12 months of tenancy.
View full Elk Grove rules →Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County
Sacramento is subject to California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) which caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local CPI or 10%, whichever is lower. Additionally, Sacramento adopted a local Tenant Protection Program (City Code Chapter 5.156) providing additional protections. The statewide law applies to most residential rental properties built more than 15 years ago that are not exempt (such as single-family homes not owned by corporations).
View full Sacramento rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Elk Grove | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Local cap | None (AB 1482 only) | - |
| AB 1482 cap | 5% + CPI, max 10%/yr | - |
| Just cause | After 12 months tenancy | - |
| Exemptions | SFH/condo by individuals, <15 yr new construction | - |
| Relocation | Required for no-fault eviction | - |
| State Law | - | AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act |
| Local Code | - | Sacramento City Code Chapter 5.156 |
| Annual Cap | - | 5% + CPI or 10%, whichever is lower |
| Notice Required | - | 30 days for increases under 10% |
| Expiration | - | AB 1482 expires January 1, 2030 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Elk Grove FAQ
How much can my Elk Grove landlord raise my rent?
If AB 1482 covers your unit, 5% plus regional CPI each year, capped at 10% total. If exempt, there is no statutory cap but you still must get proper notice.
Does Elk Grove have rent control?
No local ordinance — only the statewide AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act applies.
Sacramento FAQ
Is there rent control in Sacramento?
Yes. California's AB 1482 caps rent increases at 5% plus local CPI or 10%, whichever is lower. Sacramento also has a local Tenant Protection Program with additional requirements for landlords.
Is my rental property exempt from rent control?
Possible exemptions include: single-family homes owned by natural persons (with written notice of exemption), housing built within the last 15 years, and owner-occupied duplexes. Corporate-owned single-family homes are not exempt.
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