Rents, Registration Fees & Surcharges

What makes up the rent?

The lawful rent for a controlled rental unit is made up of the Maximum Allowable Rent (MAR) plus the rent control registration fee plus certain surcharges.

• How is the rent determined and what is a MAR?
• Why is the rent increased each September?

What may be added to the MAR?

An annual registration fee and other surcharges may be added to the MAR. 

The registration fee and the Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel Tax surcharge may be waived in certain instances.

• What is the registration fee?               Definition
• What is a registration fee waiver?       Definition
• What are surcharges?                          Definition

How are surcharges calculated?

What is the annual General Adjustment (GA)?

Each year the Board approves an increase to the MAR based upon increases in general operating expenses.  

• What is the current Annual General Adjustment?     Definition