Campbell · Renting & eviction
Rent increases in Campbell
State law limits covered units to 8.6% for increases from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. City rule for below-market-rate units only: 5% plus cost of living or 10%, whichever is lower, over any 12 months.
Key points
- Rent increases: State law limits covered units to 8.6% for increases from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
- Below-market units: City rule for below-market-rate units only: 5% plus cost of living or 10%, whichever is lower, over any 12 months.
Each rule below links to the section of the Campbell Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What Campbell's code says
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The California rule underneath
CA state law Underneath, California law still applies. Rent cap right now: 8.6% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 (5% plus 3.6% inflation) (Civ. Code § 1947.12(a)(1), (g)). California's statewide rent cap — the full state rule →
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
How much can rent go up in Campbell?
State law limits covered units to 8.6% for increases from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. City rule for below-market-rate units only: 5% plus cost of living or 10%, whichever is lower, over any 12 months.
General information, not legal advice.
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