82°F IS THE NEW STANDARD
WHAT LOS ANGELES LANDLORDS & INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW
Los Angeles apartment owners should be preparing for
new cooling requirements taking effect in 2027.
Beginning January 1, 2027, rental housing in unincorporated
Los Angeles County will be required to maintain at least one
habitable room at no more than 82°F.
The ordinance applies to unincorporated LA County, not the City of Los Angeles.
However, the City of Los Angeles has also been considering its own cooling requirements for rental housing, so LA apartment building owners should continue monitoring potential changes.
82°F
MAXIMUM INDOOR
TEMPERATURE
REQUIREMENT
EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2027
WHAT THIS COULD MEAN FOR MULTIFAMILY OWNERS
For multifamily property owners, requirements like these can mean additional costs for electrical upgrades, HVAC or cooling systems, permitting, and compliance - particularly in older apartment buildings.
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ELECTRICAL
UPGRADES
COOLING
SYSTEMS
PERMITTING &
COMPLIANCE
CAPITAL
PLANNING
Many older properties
may require electrical
system upgrades to
safely support cooling
equipment.
Installing HVAC or other cooling solutions may be necessary to meet the 82°F requirement.
Permits, inspections, and code compliance will be required as part of the process.
These requirements
impact future budgets, property and long-term asset value. operations,
PLANNING AHEAD
As regulations affecting Los Angeles apartment buildings continue to evolve, staying ahead of upcoming
requirements is increasingly important when evaluating operations, capital improvements, and the future
value of a multifamily property.
Planning ahead gives owners more time to evaluate potential improvements, understand costs,
and determine how new requirements may affect the future performance of their properties.
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