Rent increase calculator
State-law data last verified 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Four jurisdictions now cap annual rent increases statewide — California, Oregon, Washington, and DC — and every state has notice rules. Enter the current and proposed rent, pick the state, and this calculator checks the increase against the 2026 cap and tells you the notice you must serve.
Rent increase calculator
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Full notice rules, cap exemptions, and local rent-control notes: rent increase rules by state.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in 2026?
In most states: any amount, with proper notice. The exceptions: California caps increases at 5% + regional CPI (max 10%) under AB 1482; Oregon's 2026 cap is 9.5%; Washington's 2026 cap is 9.683% under the 2025 law EHB 1217; DC rent-stabilized units are capped at 4.1% for rent control year 2026. Local rent control (NYC, NJ cities, St. Paul, Portland ME, and others) can be much stricter.
How much notice does a landlord have to give for a rent increase?
It ranges from nothing (lease governs — e.g., Pennsylvania, Wyoming) to 90 days (Oregon and Washington). Common values are 30 days (most states), 45 days (CT, HI, ME), and 60 days (CO, DE, GA, MD, NV, RI, VT). Several states require longer notice for larger increases — California requires 90 days above 10%, Maine 75 days at 10%+.
Can rent be raised during a lease term?
No — a fixed-term lease locks the rent until it ends, unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases apply at renewal or on month-to-month tenancies with proper notice.
Is there a federal limit on rent increases?
No. Rent regulation is entirely state and local. Federally backed properties (LIHTC, Section 8) have program-specific limits, but ordinary market rentals face only state/local law.
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