Recent News

Adjusted Relocation Payments Effective July 1, 2025

Published on June 30, 2025

Alameda’s Rent Ordinance prevents landlords from terminating a tenancy except for certain allowable grounds and requires a relocation payment in circumstances that are not the fault of the tenant. Amounts for these relocation payments were established by City Council resolution and are adjusted annually based on a component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Annual Program Fees for FY25-26

Published on May 20, 2025

The Alameda Rent Program has announced the annual program fees for fiscal year 2025-2026. Landlords pay an annual program fee to the City to cover the costs to provide and administer the Rent Program. Fee amounts are updated annually in accordance with Resolution 15771.

Annual General Adjustment announced, effective September 1, 2025

Published on May 20, 2025

Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code Section 6-58.60(B), the Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, is 1.0%.

City Attorney's Office Issues Rent Program Annual Report for 2024

Published on May 01, 2025

The Rent Program has published its Annual Report with data for the 2024 calendar year.

2025 Fair Housing Workshop

Published on April 01, 2025

Presented by the Alameda City Attorney's Office

Thursday, April 17, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
City Council Chambers
2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

New Reimbursement Policy Regulation

Published on March 13, 2025

The City of Alameda Rent Program has introduced Rent Control Ordinance Regulation 25-01, aimed at ensuring compliance with rent control laws while balancing fairness for both landlords and tenants. The new regulation, effective April 1, 2025, outlines steps for landlords to correct invalid rent increases without facing excessive penalties.

Comment Period Extended on Rent Program's Reimbursement Policy

Published on January 13, 2025

The Rent Program is accepting feedback on proposed changes to a longstanding policy addressing the steps landlords must take to demonstrate compliance with the City's Rent Ordinance after collecting rent in excess of what is allowed. Community members are welcome to submit written comments through February 14, 2025.

Rent Program Community Workshop - December 10th & 18th, 2024

Published on November 21, 2024

The city of Alameda Rent Program invites landlords, property managers and tenants to an open forum to discuss penalties for rent increase violations, and a proposed new policy. This is an opportunity for you to share your input, ask questions, and better understand the considerations behind these regulations.

Beware of Scammers Sending Fraudulent DocuSign Links

Published on October 18, 2024

The Alameda Rent Program has received multiple inquiries about emails received on Friday, October 18, 2024, that list the program's phone number and mailing address and appear to contain DocuSign links. The Rent Program did not send these emails, and recipients should avoid clicking any links or sharing information.