📋Rent Increase Cap Calculator

Enter your current rent and the applicable cap to instantly find the maximum allowed renewal amount.

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Understanding Rent Increase Caps at Renewal

Many US cities and states have rent stabilization or rent control laws that limit how much a landlord can raise rent at lease renewal. The formula is straightforward: maximum increase = current rent × cap percentage. For example, if your rent is $1,500 and your city has a 5% cap, the landlord may raise it by at most $75, to $1,575.

Caps vary widely. Oregon limits increases to 7% + CPI for most landlords; California allows 5% + local CPI (max 10%); New York City has its own stabilization rules. If you do not know your local cap, check your city's housing authority website or contact a tenant rights organization. If your landlord proposes more than the capped amount, you can refuse and document everything in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the cap apply to month-to-month tenants?

In most rent-controlled jurisdictions, yes — the cap applies regardless of whether the tenancy is fixed-term or month-to-month. Check your local ordinance to confirm.

What if my unit is exempt from rent control?

Many newer buildings or single-family homes are exempt. In that case there is no statutory cap and you must negotiate directly. You can still use this calculator to benchmark what a reasonable increase looks like.