Latest proposed and final updates to apartment fee regulations
Sorted by date, most recent first.
NYC Council bill proposes raising the application-fee cap to $25 (preempted by NY State $20 cap; bill is non-binding signal of legislative intent).
HUD final rule: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing — new portfolio reporting requirement effective Jan 2027.
AB 1482 cap update for 2026: 8.9% (was 9.5%). Affects all CA rent increases issued after May 1, 2026.
HF 2014: Proposed reduction in deposit return window from 21 days to 14 days. Committee hearing scheduled.
DCWP issues enforcement guidance on FARE Act: test-purchase program targeting Apartments.com and Zillow listings begins April 1.
DC RAD: 2026 annual rent increase cap set at 6.0% (CPI 4.0% + 2.0%). Tenants 62+ and disabled: 4.0%.
Cambridge zoning amendment proposed to extend inclusionary requirement to developments of 6+ units (currently 10+).
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