Rental Property Rules in Alameda County, CA (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Alameda County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alameda County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Rent Control

Alameda County unincorporated areas fall under California AB 1482 statewide rent cap limiting annual increases to 5 percent plus CPI, maximum 10 percent.

Rent Control in Alameda County

Some Restrictions

California Civil Code § 1947.12(a) (AB 1482)

(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 prior to the ...

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Just Cause Eviction

Alameda County unincorporated areas are covered by AB 1482 just cause eviction rules requiring landlords to cite a specific lawful reason for terminating tenancies over 12 months.

Just Cause Eviction in Alameda County

Some Restrictions

California Civil Code § 1946.2(a)–(b) (AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019)

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate the tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy. ... (b) For purposes of this section, "just cause" includes either of the following: (1) At-fault just c...

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Rental Registration

Alameda County unincorporated areas do not have a rental registration program. Landlords must comply with state disclosures but no county-level rental license is required.