Rent Clarified
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania has no statewide cap and Philadelphia has no local cap. The city's Good Cause eviction protections apply, and 30-day notice is standard for month-to-month.

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State rules that apply in Philadelphia

No statewide rent cap. Notice requirements depend on the lease — 30 days is standard for month-to-month. Required notice: 30 days.

Local resource

Philadelphia Tenant Union

State source

68 Pa.C.S. §250

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