Redding · Renting & eviction

Renting in Redding: the rules that apply

Redding has no rent control or eviction rules of its own and adds no other renting rules to state law. State law governs rent increases, eviction, notices, deposits and repairs; its rent cap and just-cause rule apply to covered units only.

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Key points

Rent cap: State law caps covered units at 8.6% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, measured over any 12 months.
Cap limits: The state cap over any 12 months is 5% plus statewide inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, with no more than two increases.
Just cause: After 12 months' lawful occupancy, state law lets a covered unit's owner end the tenancy only for a just cause stated in the notice.
Ending notice: State law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than one year.
Relocation pay: On covered units, no-fault just causes require one month's rent as payment or rent waiver, paid within 15 calendar days of the notice.
Security deposit: State law caps deposits at one month's rent, or up to two for qualifying small landlords, returned within 21 calendar days after move-out.

Each rule below is marked Redding code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (extracted October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Rent increases

CA state law Redding has no rule of its own on this, so California law 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 →

Eviction and just cause

CA state law Redding has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Just cause required: After 12 months of lawful occupancy, the owner may terminate only for a just cause stated in the notice (Civ. Code § 1946.2(a)). Just-cause eviction in California — the full state rule →

Relocation payments

CA state law Redding has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. No-fault eviction relocation assistance: One month's rent (as relocation payment or rent waiver), paid within 15 calendar days of the notice (Civ. Code § 1946.2(d)(3)(A)). Relocation under California's just-cause law — the full state rule →

Notices

We found no Redding rule on this in the Redding Municipal Code (extracted October 2026). The state rule below applies.

CA state law California law
Notice of a rent increase	At least 30 days' notice for an increase of 10% or less; at least 90 days for an increase of more than 10% Applies: The 10% is measured against the rent charged at any time in the 12 months before the increase, counting all increases in that period together. Civ. Code § 827(b)(2), (b)(3)(A)
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (landlord)	60 days' notice; 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than one year Applies: Where the unit is covered by just cause (Civ. Code § 1946.2) or a local ordinance, the notice must also state a qualifying cause. Civ. Code § 1946.1(b), (c)
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (tenant)	At least as long as the rental period (one month for a month-to-month tenancy) Civ. Code § 1946.1(b)
30-day notice when the unit is sold to an owner-occupant	30 days' notice when a separately sellable unit is in escrow to a natural person who will live there for at least a year Applies: Notice within 120 days of opening escrow, given once, and all § 1946.1(d) conditions met. Civ. Code § 1946.1(d)
Notice to pay rent or quit	3 days, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays, stating the amount due and how to pay Applies: May be served any time within one year after the rent became due. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(2)
Notice to cure a lease violation or quit	3 days, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays, to perform the broken lease term or leave Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(3)
No fee for serving notices	A landlord may not charge the tenant a fee for serving or posting a notice Civ. Code § 1946.1(i)

Security deposits

CA state law Redding has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Security deposit cap: One month's rent, on top of the first month's rent (Civ. Code § 1950.5(c)(1), (c)(6)). Deposit return deadline: 21 calendar days after the tenant moves out, with an itemized statement of any deductions (Civ. Code § 1950.5(h)(1)). California security deposit law — the full state rule →

Retaliation

CA state law Redding has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Retaliation protection period: For 180 days after a tenant complains about habitability (to the landlord or an agency), the landlord may not evict, raise rent or cut services in retaliation (Civ. Code § 1942.5(a), (b)). Retaliatory eviction in California — the full state rule →

Harassment and lockouts

CA state law Redding has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Lockouts and self-help eviction banned: A landlord may not change locks, remove doors or windows, or remove the tenant's belongings to force a tenant out (Civ. Code § 789.3(b)). Utility shutoffs banned: A landlord may not cut off water, heat, electricity, gas or other utilities to force a tenant out (Civ. Code § 789.3(a)). Tenant harassment and lockouts in California — the full state rule →

Repairs and habitability

CA state law Redding has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Duty to keep the unit habitable: The landlord must deliver a unit fit to live in and repair conditions that make it untenantable (Civ. Code § 1941). Repair and deduct: A tenant may make a repair the landlord neglects and deduct the cost from rent, up to one month's rent, no more than twice in any 12 months (Civ. Code § 1942(a)). Habitability and repair-and-deduct — the full state rule →

Landlord entry

CA state law Redding has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Landlord entry notice: Reasonable written notice, presumed to be 24 hours, and entry only during normal business hours (Civ. Code § 1954(d)(1), (e)). Landlord entry notice in California — the full state rule →

Short-term rentals

Redding code What Redding's code adds
Allowed	Yes, vacation rentals are allowed. Applies: Rental of an entire home (not apartments or duplexes), in all zoning districts, with a site development permit. § 18.43.180 · code text Vacation rental. An entire "Dwelling Unit," as defined by Section 18.61.020 under "Residential Structure Types" and excluding apartment units and duplexes, where, for compensation, overnight accommodations are provided for a period of less than thirty days and the owner may or may not reside within the dwelling unit for the term of the rental. Yes, hosted homestays are allowed. Applies: Renting rooms in an owner-occupied home (not apartments or duplexes), in all zoning districts, with a Letter of Determination. § 18.43.180 · code text Hosted homestay. An owner-occupied "Dwelling Unit," as defined by Section 18.61.020 under "Residential Structure Types" and excluding apartment units and duplexes, with more than one habitable room, where, for compensation, individual overnight room accommodations are provided for a period of less than thirty days.
Cap on rentals	Only 1 home on a lot may be used at any one time. Applies: Hosted homestays. § 18.43.180 · code text No more than one dwelling unit on a lot may be used at any one time. No more than 2 rooms may be rented at any time. Applies: Hosted homestays. § 18.43.180 · code text A maximum of two rooms may be available for rent at any time.
Nights per year	No more than 180 rental days per calendar year. Applies: Hosted homestays. § 18.43.180 · code text The rental shall be limited to a maximum of one hundred eighty rental days per calendar year.
Permit or registration	Yes. A Letter of Determination from the director and a signed affidavit are required. Applies: Hosted homestays. § 18.43.180 · code text Hosted homestay: This use is permitted within all zoning districts subject to obtaining a Letter of Determination from the director and providing an affidavit certifying that the owner understands, agrees to, and is in compliance with the requirements of this section. Yes. A site development permit is required. Applies: Vacation rentals. § 18.43.180 · code text Vacation rental: This use is permitted within all zoning districts subject to obtaining a site development permit issued by the director in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.11, Common Procedures and Chapter 18.13, site development permits of this Code, except that Site Development Permits for vacation rentals shall expire twelve months from issuance and are subject to a requirement for renewal in accordance with this section.
Primary residence	Yes. The owner must live in the home whenever rooms are rented. Applies: Hosted homestays. § 18.43.180 · code text The owner shall be the applicant, and other than for purposes of daily routines, the applicant must occupy the residence at all times when rooms are being provided for rent. No. The owner may or may not live in the home during the rental. Applies: Vacation rentals. § 18.43.180 · code text the owner may or may not reside within the dwelling unit for the term of the rental.

Hotel and short-term rental tax

Redding code What Redding's code adds
Tax rate	10% of the rent charged by the operator. § 4.12.020 · code text For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of ten percent of the rent charged by the operator.
Who collects it	The guest pays the tax to the hotel, campground or RV park operator when the rent is paid. § 4.12.020 · code text The transient shall pay the tax to the operator of the hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park, at the time the rent is paid.

Condo conversions

Redding code What Redding's code adds
Limits on conversions	Yearly conversions may not exceed half the average yearly two- and multi-family units permitted over the past 10 years. Applies: Applies to any calendar year. § 17.34.040 · code text The maximum number of condominium conversions for any calendar year shall not exceed one-half the number of dwelling units for which building permits have been issued for two-family and multiple-family dwelling units averaged over the previous ten-year period. Unused yearly conversions may carry forward for no more than 3 calendar years. Applies: Applies to the yearly surplus of conversions not approved. § 17.34.040 · code text provided that such annual surplus shall not be carried forward more than three calendar years.
Relocation help	one and one-half times the monthly rent Applies: tenant household relocates from the building after city approval of the condominium conversion; exceptions apply when the household has given written notice of its intent to convert or is being evicted for proven performance failure § 17.34.060 · code text The subdivider shall provide moving expenses of one and one-half times the monthly rent to any tenant household that relocates from the building to be converted after approval of the condominium conversion by the city, except when the tenant household has given written notice of its intent to convert or the tenant household is being evicted for proven performance failure in a rental agreement. A $50 allowance for utility connections and deposits. Applies: Paid to each tenant household when it moves out. § 17.34.060 · code text The subdivider shall provide a utility connection and deposit allowance of fifty dollars to each tenant household upon vacation of its unit.
Notice to tenants	At least 60 days, but no more than 90 days, before the subdivision application is filed. Applies: Applies to the notice of intent to convert. § 17.34.060 · code text A notice of intent to convert shall be delivered to each tenant's dwelling unit preceding, by at least sixty days, but by no more than ninety days, the subdivision application. 10 days' written notice. Applies: Notice that an application for a public report will be or has been submitted. § 17.34.060 · code text The subdivider shall provide each tenant household and/or person or persons applying for rental with ten days' written notification that an application for a public report will be or has been submitted to the department of real estate and that such report will be available on request.
Tenants' right to buy	Exclusive right to buy the unit on the same or better terms than the public, for at least 90 days. Applies: From the public report date, unless tenants give written notice they will not use the right. § 17.34.060 · code text The right shall run for a period of not less than ninety days from the date of the issuance of the subdivision public report pursuant to Section 11018.2 of the Business and Professions Code, unless the tenants give prior written notice of their intention not to exercise the right.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can rent go up in Redding?

State law caps covered units at 8.6% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, measured over any 12 months. The state cap over any 12 months is 5% plus statewide inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, with no more than two increases.

Does a landlord in Redding need a reason to evict?

After 12 months' lawful occupancy, state law lets a covered unit's owner end the tenancy only for a just cause stated in the notice.

Does a Redding landlord have to pay relocation?

On covered units, no-fault just causes require one month's rent as payment or rent waiver, paid within 15 calendar days of the notice.

How much notice does a Redding landlord have to give?

State law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than one year.

How much can a Redding landlord charge for a security deposit?

State law caps deposits at one month's rent, or up to two for qualifying small landlords, returned within 21 calendar days after move-out.

Can I rent out my home short-term in Redding?

Redding's code: Yes, vacation rentals are allowed. (Rental of an entire home (not apartments or duplexes), in all zoning districts, with a site development permit.) (§ 18.43.180); Yes, hosted homestays are allowed. (Renting rooms in an owner-occupied home (not apartments or duplexes), in all zoning districts, with a Letter of Determination.) (§ 18.43.180).

What is the hotel tax on short-term rentals in Redding?

Redding's code: 10% of the rent charged by the operator. (§ 4.12.020); The guest pays the tax to the hotel, campground or RV park operator when the rent is paid. (§ 4.12.020).

What happens to tenants when a Redding building converts to condos?

Redding's code: Yearly conversions may not exceed half the average yearly two- and multi-family units permitted over the past 10 years. (Applies to any calendar year.) (§ 17.34.040); Unused yearly conversions may carry forward for no more than 3 calendar years. (Applies to the yearly surplus of conversions not approved.) (§ 17.34.040).

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