What is California AB 2747 (Rent Reporting)?
The short answer
California Assembly Bill 2747 is a state law that, effective April 1, 2025, requires landlords of larger residential properties to offer tenants the option to have their on-time rent payments reported to at least one major credit bureau, helping renters build credit. Landlords may charge a limited fee to cover the cost, and tenants can opt in or out.
Who does AB 2747 apply to?
It applies to landlords of qualifying residential rental properties in California and requires them to offer eligible tenants the choice to have positive rent-payment history reported. The law sets out election, fee, and notice requirements; landlords should confirm the current text and their property's eligibility.
Pilot is building rent-reporting features so operators can offer compliant credit-building rent reporting to residents.
California AB 2747 (Rent Reporting) — FAQ
Does rent reporting help tenants?
Yes — reporting on-time rent to the credit bureaus can help renters build credit history, which is one reason California now requires larger landlords to offer it.
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