Put rent control cap on ballot limiting annual increases to 3% maximum
In Plain English
Richmond currently allows rent increases up to 5.2% per year based on inflation. The proposed ballot measure caps annual rent increases at 60% of inflation or 3%, whichever is lower. If approved by voters in November 2022, most rent-controlled tenants see smaller annual increases.
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To adopt said resolution
5 to 2
To include a sunset clause of two years
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APPROVE the minutes of November 19, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board