How often can rent go up? — All 50 states (2026)

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

• Alabama

  Alabama does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Alaska

  Alaska does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Arizona

  Arizona does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Arkansas

  Arkansas does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• California

  In California, rent can generally be raised only once every 12 months for units covered by the 10% cap. Month-to-month tenants can also see increases with 30 days' written notice.

• Colorado

  Colorado does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 60 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Connecticut

  Connecticut does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Delaware

  Delaware does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 60 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• District of Columbia

  In District of Columbia, rent can generally be raised only once every 12 months for units covered by the 10% cap. Month-to-month tenants can also see increases with 30 days' written notice.

• Florida

  Florida does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 60 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Georgia

  Georgia does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 60 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Hawaii

  Hawaii does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 45 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Idaho

  Idaho does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Illinois

  Illinois does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Indiana

  Indiana does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Iowa

  Iowa does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Kansas

  Kansas does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Kentucky

  Kentucky does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Louisiana

  Louisiana does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 10 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Maine

  Maine does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 45 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Maryland

  Maryland does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 60 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Massachusetts

  Massachusetts does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Michigan

  Michigan does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Minnesota

  Minnesota does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Mississippi

  Mississippi does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Missouri

  Missouri does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Montana

  Montana does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Nebraska

  Nebraska does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Nevada

  Nevada does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 60 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• New Hampshire

  New Hampshire does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• New Jersey

  New Jersey does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• New Mexico

  New Mexico does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• New York

  New York does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• North Carolina

  North Carolina does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 7 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• North Dakota

  North Dakota does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Ohio

  Ohio does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Oklahoma

  Oklahoma does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Oregon

  In Oregon, rent can generally be raised only once every 12 months for units covered by the 10% cap. Month-to-month tenants can also see increases with 90 days' written notice.

• Pennsylvania

  Pennsylvania does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Rhode Island

  Rhode Island does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• South Carolina

  South Carolina does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• South Dakota

  South Dakota does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Tennessee

  Tennessee does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Texas

  Texas does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Utah

  Utah does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 15 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Vermont

  Vermont does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 60 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Virginia

  Virginia does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Washington

  In Washington, rent can generally be raised only once every 12 months for units covered by the 10% cap. Month-to-month tenants can also see increases with 60 days' written notice.

• West Virginia

  West Virginia does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Wisconsin

  Wisconsin does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 28 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

• Wyoming

  Wyoming does not limit how often rent can be raised at the state level, but each increase still needs 30 days' written notice and must not violate a fixed-term lease.

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