The City of West Hollywood has published its 2026 Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for rent-stabilized units. Effective September 1, 2026, eligible RSO units may receive an annual rent increase of up to 2.75%, running through August 31, 2027.
The numbers
- Effective period: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027
- Maximum allowable increase: 2.75%
- Applies to: Rent-stabilized (RSO) units within the City of West Hollywood
West Hollywood recalculates the AGA every year, so this figure replaces whatever cap applied for the prior 12-month cycle. It's a ceiling, not an entitlement — landlords aren't required to raise rent by the full 2.75%, and factors like lease terms, tenant relationships, and unit condition typically go into that decision.
Before you apply the increase, confirm eligibility
The AGA only applies if the unit and the landlord are in good standing with the city's RSO requirements. Before sending a rent increase notice, confirm you've:
- Complied with the RSO's initial registration requirements
- Re-registered the unit following vacancy, where applicable
- Paid all required annual registration fees
- Waited at least 12 months since the tenant moved in, or since the last Annual General Adjustment
- Complied with all other applicable provisions of the West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Skipping any of these can invalidate the increase even if the percentage itself is correct — registration status is the piece landlords most often overlook.
What this means for tenants
If you rent an RSO-covered unit in West Hollywood, 2.75% is the most your rent can go up in a single annual adjustment starting September 1, 2026 — not a guaranteed increase. If you receive a notice above that amount, or one that doesn't cite the correct effective dates, ask your landlord for the registration and calculation behind it before assuming it's valid.
What to do this week
- Check your RSO registration status for every covered unit before issuing any increase notice.
- Calculate off the correct base rent and confirm 12 months have passed since the last adjustment.
- Serve proper written notice with the required lead time before the new rent takes effect.
- Keep records of the notice, the registration confirmation, and the AGA calculation in case of a dispute.
This is general information, not legal advice. RSO eligibility and notice requirements are property-specific — verify your situation with the City of West Hollywood's Rent Stabilization Division or a qualified attorney before issuing an increase.
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