Is a 10% rent increase legal? — All 50 states (2026)

Every U.S. state has its own rules. Tap your state for the full plain-English breakdown of "is a 10% rent increase legal?".

• Alabama

  In Alabama a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Alaska

  In Alaska a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Arizona

  In Arizona a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Arkansas

  In Arkansas a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• California

  In California a 10% increase is generally within the legal range (the cap is 10%), as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Colorado

  In Colorado a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 60 days' written notice.

• Connecticut

  In Connecticut a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Delaware

  In Delaware a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 60 days' written notice.

• District of Columbia

  In District of Columbia a 10% increase is generally within the legal range (the cap is 10%), as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Florida

  In Florida a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 60 days' written notice.

• Georgia

  In Georgia a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 60 days' written notice.

• Hawaii

  In Hawaii a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 45 days' written notice.

• Idaho

  In Idaho a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Illinois

  In Illinois a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Indiana

  In Indiana a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Iowa

  In Iowa a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Kansas

  In Kansas a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Kentucky

  In Kentucky a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Louisiana

  In Louisiana a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 10 days' written notice.

• Maine

  In Maine a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 45 days' written notice.

• Maryland

  In Maryland a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 60 days' written notice.

• Massachusetts

  In Massachusetts a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Michigan

  In Michigan a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Minnesota

  In Minnesota a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Mississippi

  In Mississippi a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Missouri

  In Missouri a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Montana

  In Montana a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Nebraska

  In Nebraska a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Nevada

  In Nevada a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 60 days' written notice.

• New Hampshire

  In New Hampshire a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• New Jersey

  In New Jersey a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• New Mexico

  In New Mexico a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• New York

  In New York a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• North Carolina

  In North Carolina a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 7 days' written notice.

• North Dakota

  In North Dakota a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Ohio

  In Ohio a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Oklahoma

  In Oklahoma a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Oregon

  In Oregon a 10% increase is generally within the legal range (the cap is 10%), as long as you get 90 days' written notice.

• Pennsylvania

  In Pennsylvania a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Rhode Island

  In Rhode Island a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• South Carolina

  In South Carolina a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• South Dakota

  In South Dakota a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Tennessee

  In Tennessee a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Texas

  In Texas a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Utah

  In Utah a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 15 days' written notice.

• Vermont

  In Vermont a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 60 days' written notice.

• Virginia

  In Virginia a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Washington

  In Washington a 10% increase is generally within the legal range (the cap is 10%), as long as you get 60 days' written notice.

• West Virginia

  In West Virginia a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

• Wisconsin

  In Wisconsin a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 28 days' written notice.

• Wyoming

  In Wyoming a 10% increase is generally within the legal range because there's no statewide percentage cap, as long as you get 30 days' written notice.

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