Alameda Property Management, Rent Program Done Right

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change; check with the city or an attorney.

Alameda’s Rent Program has its own caps, forms and filing deadlines. OPM is an owner-operated property manager based in Oakland, run by Saj Shah, a licensed California broker (DRE #02003300). We take on management in Alameda.

Alameda Property Management from an Oakland Owner-Operator

We manage apartment buildings across Oakland and the East Bay, with a focus on Section 8 and compliance. In Alameda that means registration, correct AGA notices and on-time Rent Program filings.

Alameda Rent Rules Owners Need to Know

• Alameda’s rent ordinance is in AMC Chapter 6-58. The AGA for Sept. 1, 2026 to Aug. 31, 2027 is 2.7% (70% of CPI; never more than 5% or less than 1%).
• The AGA cap applies to residential units at multi-unit properties (2+ units on a legal lot) built before February 1995.
• Banked increases up to 3.0% on top of the AGA (5.7% total) are allowed with form RP-203; file the notice and proof of service (RP-204) with the Rent Program within 3 calendar days.
• Owners must register and pay the annual program fee to take the AGA without extra attachments.
• Rent Program: (510) 747-7520, rentprogram@alamedaca.gov.

State law. Units not covered by local rent control may still be covered by the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482, Civil Code §1947.12). For Aug. 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, the AB 1482 cap is 8.8%, per the City of Alameda Rent Program, AGA notice (May 18, 2026). AB 1482 also has just-cause eviction rules for most tenancies.

Sources: City of Alameda Rent Program, AGA notice (May 18, 2026); City of Alameda Rent Program FAQs; Form RP-210 (2026-27).

What’s Included in Alameda Property Management

• Leasing: marketing, showings, screening every applicant with the same written rental criteria, and lease signing
• Rent collection and owner statements
• Maintenance coordination, with vendor costs passed through at cost and no markups
• Bookkeeping and year-end records
• Compliance: rent increase notices, local registration and filings, and state-law notices for Alameda

Section 8 in Alameda

Housing Choice Vouchers in the City of Alameda are administered by the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda. We work with the Alameda housing authority on voucher tenancies.

Pricing

Management fees are based on portfolio size and charged on gross rent collected: Under 10 units: 8% / 10–40 units: 7% / Over 40 units: 6%. Leasing is 50% of the first month’s rent. Housing inspections are $100 each. Lease renewals are free, and consulting is priced case by case. We don’t mark up repairs; vendor costs are passed through at cost. Monthly ACH deposits to you are free, and we prepare your 1099s at year end. See our property management fees page.

Switching Managers in Alameda

Already have a manager in Alameda? Switching is mostly paperwork: notice under your current contract, a handoff of deposits, ledgers, leases and keys, and a letter to tenants. California requires tenants to be told about a manager change within 15 days (Civil Code §1962). Our guide to switching property managers walks through each step. Not ready to switch? Ask about our consultant option. Consulting is priced case by case. Contact us for details.

Alameda Property Management FAQ

What is Alameda’s 2026-27 AGA?

2.7%, effective Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027, per the City of Alameda Rent Program (AMC §6-58.60(B)).

Which Alameda units are covered?

The AGA cap applies to all residential units at multi-unit properties (two or more units on a legal lot) built before February 1995.

How does banking work?

Owners who skip or take less than the full AGA can bank the difference. Form RP-210 shows banked increases of up to 3.0% on top of the 2.7% AGA (5.7% total), with form RP-203 attached and a copy of the notice and proof of service (RP-204) filed with the Rent Program within 3 calendar days.

Do I have to file rent increase notices with the Rent Program?

For increases within the AGA by a registered owner who has paid the program fee, the Rent Program says no extra attachments are needed beyond state-law notice. Banked increases require the RP-203/RP-204 filing.

What does management cost?

Management is based on portfolio size: Under 10 units: 8% / 10–40 units: 7% / Over 40 units: 6% of gross rent collected. Leasing is 50% of the first month’s rent, and housing inspections are $100 each. See our fees page.

Does OPM manage in Alameda?

Yes. OPM takes on property management in Alameda, including leasing, rent collection, maintenance coordination and compliance.

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