Rent increase rules in Mississippi
Verified against Miss. Code § 89-8-19 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
No statewide cap
Mississippi has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: 30 days for month-to-month tenancies; 7 days for week-to-week (Miss. Code § 89-8-19)
- Statute: Miss. Code § 89-8-19 · source
Rent increase calculator
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Mississippi?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Mississippi?
30 days for month-to-month tenancies; 7 days for week-to-week (Miss. Code § 89-8-19). (Miss. Code § 89-8-19)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Mississippi?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
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