Rent Clarified
Baltimore, Maryland · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Baltimore

Maryland has no statewide cap. Baltimore City requires 60-day notice for any rent change but has no cap. Surrounding counties (Montgomery, Prince George's) do have caps.

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State rules that apply in Baltimore

No statewide cap. Montgomery County caps at CPI + 3% (max 6%); Prince George's caps at 3%; Takoma Park has its own ordinance. 60-day notice for month-to-month. Required notice: 60 days.

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Maryland Legal Aid

State source

Md. Code, Real Prop. §8

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