Rent increase rules in Utah
Verified against Utah Code § 78B-6-802 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Utah has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: No rent-increase statute; 15-day notice ends a month-to-month tenancy (Utah Code § 78B-6-802), the practical mechanism for new rent
- Statute: Utah Code § 78B-6-802 · source
State preempts local rent control.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Utah?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. State preempts local rent control.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Utah?
No rent-increase statute; 15-day notice ends a month-to-month tenancy (Utah Code § 78B-6-802), the practical mechanism for new rent. (Utah Code § 78B-6-802)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Utah?
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.
What changed recently in Utah?
State preempts local rent control.
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