United States · landlord and tenant
Rent increase notice period by state.
Pick a state, enter the old and new rent and the date the increase would start. See the minimum notice period, the last day to deliver it, and whether the increase trips a state cap.
General information, not legal advice
This applies the state statutes listed below to your inputs. It does not cover local ordinances, rent-regulated units, exemptions or your lease terms. Nothing you enter leaves your browser and nothing is stored.
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How it works
The tool works out the percentage increase, picks the notice period your state's statute gives for that tenancy, and counts back from the effective date: last day to deliver notice = effective date minus the notice days. Cap and first-year checks are shown as flags, not as a legal conclusion.
| State | Notice rule applied | Rent cap or limit flagged |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 days if the increase is 10% or less of the rent charged in the prior 12 months, 90 days if more | 5% plus CPI change or 10%, whichever is lower (covered units) |
| New York | Increase of 5% or more: 30 days (under 1 year), 60 days (1 to 2 years), 90 days (2+ years), by the longer of occupancy or lease term | Rent-stabilized units follow separate agency rules |
| Oregon | 90 days after the first year, none allowed in year one, 7 days for week-to-week | Lesser of 10% or 7% plus CPI, once per 12 months |
| Washington | 90 days, and not effective before the lease term ends | 7% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is less; none in the first 12 months |
| Colorado | 60 days where there is no written agreement; otherwise the lease controls | One increase per 12 months, no statewide percentage cap |
Not modeled: city and county rent control, exemptions for new construction or small landlords, subsidized housing, mobile home parks, how notice must be served, and the yearly CPI-based cap percentages, which the states publish separately. Where a boundary is unclear (for example New York at exactly 12 or 24 months) the longer notice is used.
Sources, read from the official statute text (checked October 2026).
- California: Civ. Code 827
- California cap: Civ. Code 1947.12 (AB 1482)
- New York: RPL 226-c
- Oregon: ORS 90.323 and 90.324
- Washington: RCW 59.18.140
- Washington cap: RCW 59.18.700
- Colorado: C.R.S. 38-12-701 and 38-12-702
Washington's 90-day notice and its cap are in RCW 59.18.140 and 59.18.700 (2025 c 209). Statutes change, so confirm the current text before sending a notice.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice does a landlord have to give for a rent increase?
It depends on the state. California requires 30 days for an increase of 10% or less and 90 days for more than 10% (Civ. Code 827). New York requires 30, 60 or 90 days for an increase of 5% or more, based on how long the tenant has lived there or the lease term (RPL 226-c). Oregon requires 90 days after the first year, Washington 90 days, and Colorado 60 days where there is no written agreement.
Can a landlord raise the rent in the first year?
Not in Oregon (ORS 90.323(2)(a)) or Washington (RCW 59.18.700), which bar increases during the first 12 months of a tenancy. Colorado allows one increase per 12 months. California and New York have no flat first-year ban, but a fixed-term lease normally locks the rent for its term.
Is there a limit on how much rent can go up?
Yes in some states. California's AB 1482 caps covered units at 5% plus the local CPI change or 10%, whichever is lower. Oregon caps at the lesser of 10% or 7% plus CPI, and Washington at 7% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is less. Exemptions such as newer buildings apply, and the exact yearly percentage is published by the state.
Does mailing the notice add days?
In California, notice served by mail is subject to Code of Civil Procedure 1013, which adds time (5 calendar days for an address in California). This tool shows the mail-by date for California only. Check the service rules in your state before relying on mail.
What happens if the landlord gives late notice?
In New York the tenancy continues on its existing terms until the required notice period has run (RPL 226-c). In other states a late notice generally means the increase cannot take effect on the stated date. A court or housing agency decides, so keep proof of the date notice was delivered.
Do city rent control rules change this?
They can. Local rent control, just-cause and registration rules sit on top of state law, and rent-stabilized units in New York follow separate agency rules. This tool covers the state statutes only, so check your city or county as well.