Quarter 3 Rent Control Report
Summary
Rent control hit a record: 20,088 units registered, nearly 8,800 inspections this year with a quarter still to go, and a 2.6% allowable rent increase for 2027. Landlord-education workshops continue twice a year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 2027 allowable rent increase is set at 2.6%, and non-owner-occupied short-term rentals are capped at 301 units.
Tenants benefit from record inspection levels; landlords get education resources and a clear 2027 increase figure.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Housing & Economic Development Committee - Oct 20, 2026
Rent control hit a record: 20,088 units registered, nearly 8,800 inspections this year with a quarter still to go, and a 2.6% allowable rent increase for 2027. Landlord-education workshops continue twice a year.
Rent Board - Aug 26, 2026
Staff reported 434 inspections covering nearly 2,000 units last quarter, with 28 rental units still unregistered citywide. Most rent increase applications this year are being tabled rather than approved.
Housing & Economic Development Committee - Jul 21, 2026
Registrations hit a record 19,954 long-term rental units, and June field enforcement cut unregistered properties from 63 to just 5. Councilor Pelletier also asked whether audits are catching 'introductory offer' workarounds on newer buildings.
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