Rent Clarified
Honolulu, Hawaii · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Honolulu

Hawaii has no statewide cap. Honolulu has no local cap; 45-day written notice required before raising rent on month-to-month.

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State rules that apply in Honolulu

No statewide rent cap. 45-day written notice required before raising rent on month-to-month; 15 days for week-to-week. Required notice: 45 days.

Local resource

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

State source

HRS §521-21

Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.