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NOTICE: The State of California COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act tenant eviction protections end on September 30, 2021. Other components of the act including rent relief are still in place
Sacramento’s Tenant Protection Program was created to assist residential tenants with increasing rental rates by establishing limits on annual rent increases. For longer-term tenants, it also provides protection from unwarranted lease termination. The program helps provide renters in the City of Sacramento with more stability to help them remain in their rental unit.
Read the full Tenant Protection and Relief Act Ordinance.
Three primary tenant protection program components
Effective July 1, 2024, the annual rent adjustment maximum is 8.8% . More information on annual rent adjustment including how it is determined here.
Annual Rent Adjustment Maximum Allowable Increases
Obtain information regarding registering your rental property and program fees.
Have questions on your rights and responsibilities? Need help with a rent increase or eviction notice? please contact us at 916-808-8121 or tpp@cityofsacramento.org.
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Sacramento’s Tenant Protection Program assists residential tenants and landlords with questions about annual rent increase limits and protections for unjustified evictions, facilitating a fair rate of return or pre-eviction hearings, and administering and enforcing City code.
Tel: 916-808-8121
Email: tpp@cityofsacramento.org
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
SHRA administers the Sacramento Emergency Rental Assistance (SERA) Program, and provides rent and utilities assistance for renters.
Tel: 916-449-1266
Email: sera@shra.org
Sacramento Mediation Program
The Sacramento Mediation Center offers mediation services related to landlord-tenant disputes. Please contact the Sacramento Mediation Center directly to obtain information regarding their services and costs.
Tel: 916-850-9010
Email: sacramento@calawyersforthearts.org
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