Can my landlord raise my rent? — All 50 states (2026)

Every U.S. state has its own rules. Tap your state for the full plain-English breakdown of "can my landlord raise my rent?".

• Alabama

  Yes — in Alabama your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Alaska

  Yes — in Alaska your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Arizona

  Yes — in Arizona your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Arkansas

  Yes — in Arkansas your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• California

  Yes — in California your landlord can raise your rent, but not by more than about 10% per year, and only after giving you 30 days' written notice.

• Colorado

  Yes — in Colorado your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 60 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Connecticut

  Yes — in Connecticut your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Delaware

  Yes — in Delaware your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 60 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• District of Columbia

  Yes — in District of Columbia your landlord can raise your rent, but not by more than about 10% per year, and only after giving you 30 days' written notice.

• Florida

  Yes — in Florida your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 60 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Georgia

  Yes — in Georgia your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 60 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Hawaii

  Yes — in Hawaii your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 45 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Idaho

  Yes — in Idaho your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Illinois

  Yes — in Illinois your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Indiana

  Yes — in Indiana your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Iowa

  Yes — in Iowa your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Kansas

  Yes — in Kansas your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Kentucky

  Yes — in Kentucky your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Louisiana

  Yes — in Louisiana your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 10 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Maine

  Yes — in Maine your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 45 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Maryland

  Yes — in Maryland your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 60 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Massachusetts

  Yes — in Massachusetts your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Michigan

  Yes — in Michigan your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Minnesota

  Yes — in Minnesota your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Mississippi

  Yes — in Mississippi your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Missouri

  Yes — in Missouri your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Montana

  Yes — in Montana your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Nebraska

  Yes — in Nebraska your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Nevada

  Yes — in Nevada your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 60 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• New Hampshire

  Yes — in New Hampshire your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• New Jersey

  Yes — in New Jersey your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• New Mexico

  Yes — in New Mexico your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• New York

  Yes — in New York your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• North Carolina

  Yes — in North Carolina your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 7 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• North Dakota

  Yes — in North Dakota your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Ohio

  Yes — in Ohio your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Oklahoma

  Yes — in Oklahoma your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Oregon

  Yes — in Oregon your landlord can raise your rent, but not by more than about 10% per year, and only after giving you 90 days' written notice.

• Pennsylvania

  Yes — in Pennsylvania your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Rhode Island

  Yes — in Rhode Island your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• South Carolina

  Yes — in South Carolina your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• South Dakota

  Yes — in South Dakota your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Tennessee

  Yes — in Tennessee your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Texas

  Yes — in Texas your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Utah

  Yes — in Utah your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 15 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Vermont

  Yes — in Vermont your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 60 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Virginia

  Yes — in Virginia your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Washington

  Yes — in Washington your landlord can raise your rent, but not by more than about 10% per year, and only after giving you 60 days' written notice.

• West Virginia

  Yes — in West Virginia your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Wisconsin

  Yes — in Wisconsin your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 28 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

• Wyoming

  Yes — in Wyoming your landlord can raise your rent, and there is no fixed limit at the state level. They still must give you 30 days' written notice before the new rent starts.

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