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2024 rental application fees capped at $52

Per the 3.1% increase in the CPI-U in 2024, the Rental Housing Commission has determined that the maximum rental housing application fee is $52 for 2024.

2024 Caps on Rent Control Increases

The Rental Housing Commission (RHC) has published the rent increase caps for rent control year 2024 based on the regional CPI-W. 2.9% cap for elderly / disability tenants under rent control and 4.9% for MOST other tenants under rent control.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Next quarter, DHS will close the portal once 8,500 applications are received. DHS will re-open the ERAP application on April 1, 2024 at 12pm.

Tenant Tutorial Videos

Please view OTA’s tutorial videos on subjects such as rent increases, housing code violations, and TOPA, among others.

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Do you have a question about your tenant rights? Get help today. Speak to your Tenant Advocate. Meet with an Advocate, ask a question online, or just give us a call.

OTA’s 2024 Rent Increase Cap Calculator

Need to check whether your rent increase for Rent Control Year 2024 (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025) is lawful? Use this helpful tool!

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