The Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) is a petition-based system for property owners and tenants of units covered under the Rent Adjustment Ordinance.

RAP Workshop Frequently Asked Questions Each year, the Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) conducts workshops on various Oakland rental housing law topics to help both property …

The Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) Ordinance outlines key rules for rental practices in Oakland, covering rent adjustments, eviction procedures, and tenant protections.

Rental property owners must pay an annual fee for units covered by the Rent Adjustment Program, but certain properties, such as new constructions and owner-occupied homes, may …

Rent Registration The Oakland City Council has adopted a requirement to establish a rent registry for all units subject to the Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) Fee, which went into effect July 3, …

Tenants of rental units covered under the Rent Adjustment Ordinance may file a petition with RAP to challenge certain rent increases and/or for a decrease in rent paid due to a loss in service, …

For Tenants Learn how to challenge a rent increase, report decreased housing services, contest a loss of service and make other housing-related claims.

Rent Adjustment Program Forms & Notices for Property Owners Declaration of Residential Property Rent Registration Compliance or Exemption (PDF, 154KB) Oakland Municipal Code, …

Note: RAP will increase to $137/unit for any start date on or after 7/1/25. If the fee is paid on time, property owners are entitled to collect one half of the fee ($50.50) from the tenant (s) of the …

File a Property Owner Petition Property owners may petition for certain rent increases, exemptions from the Rent Adjustment Program, and to extend time for vacancy.