How much can rent be raised? — All 50 states (2026)

Every U.S. state has its own rules. Tap your state for the full plain-English breakdown of "how much can rent be raised?".

• Alabama

  Alabama does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Alaska

  Alaska does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Arizona

  Arizona does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Arkansas

  Arkansas does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• California

  Most rent increases in California are limited to about 10% per year for covered units. If your rent was $2,000, that means the most it could go up in one year is roughly $200.

• Colorado

  Colorado does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 60-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Connecticut

  Connecticut does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Delaware

  Delaware does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 60-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• District of Columbia

  Most rent increases in District of Columbia are limited to about 10% per year for covered units. If your rent was $2,000, that means the most it could go up in one year is roughly $200.

• Florida

  Florida does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 60-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Georgia

  Georgia does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 60-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Hawaii

  Hawaii does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 45-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Idaho

  Idaho does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Illinois

  Illinois does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Indiana

  Indiana does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Iowa

  Iowa does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Kansas

  Kansas does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Kentucky

  Kentucky does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Louisiana

  Louisiana does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 10-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Maine

  Maine does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 45-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Maryland

  Maryland does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 60-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Massachusetts

  Massachusetts does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Michigan

  Michigan does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Minnesota

  Minnesota does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Mississippi

  Mississippi does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Missouri

  Missouri does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Montana

  Montana does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Nebraska

  Nebraska does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Nevada

  Nevada does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 60-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• New Hampshire

  New Hampshire does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• New Jersey

  New Jersey does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• New Mexico

  New Mexico does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• New York

  New York does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• North Carolina

  North Carolina does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 7-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• North Dakota

  North Dakota does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Ohio

  Ohio does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Oklahoma

  Oklahoma does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Oregon

  Most rent increases in Oregon are limited to about 10% per year for covered units. If your rent was $2,000, that means the most it could go up in one year is roughly $200.

• Pennsylvania

  Pennsylvania does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Rhode Island

  Rhode Island does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• South Carolina

  South Carolina does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• South Dakota

  South Dakota does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Tennessee

  Tennessee does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Texas

  Texas does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Utah

  Utah does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 15-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Vermont

  Vermont does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 60-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Virginia

  Virginia does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Washington

  Most rent increases in Washington are limited to about 10% per year for covered units. If your rent was $2,000, that means the most it could go up in one year is roughly $200.

• West Virginia

  West Virginia does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Wisconsin

  Wisconsin does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 28-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

• Wyoming

  Wyoming does not set a percent cap on rent increases. Landlords can propose any amount as long as they follow the 30-day written notice rule and don't violate a lease or a local ordinance.

Not legal advice. Verify with a licensed attorney in your state before acting.