The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has just released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April 2025, which is used to calculate the maximum allowable rent increase effective August 1, 2025, under California’s rent cap law, AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019).
This CPI data determines the annual rent increase cap for properties subject to AB 1482, calculated as 5% plus the percentage change in CPI, not to exceed a total increase of 10%.
The linked CPI table reflects the data used to calculate maximum allowable rent increases under AB 1482. However, please refer to your local ordinance or CalRHA affiliate because rent increases in certain cities may be subject to further restrictions.
