Rent Control Lawsby State

Alabama does not have statewide rent control. Furthermore, Alabama has enacted a preemption law that prohibits cities and counties from adopting local rent control ordinances.

Alaska does not have statewide rent control, and no municipality in Alaska has enacted local rent control ordinances. Landlords may set and raise rent at their discretion, though increases cannot be retaliatory or discriminatory.

Arizona does not have statewide rent control. The state has enacted a preemption law (A.

Arkansas does not have statewide rent control, and no municipality in Arkansas has enacted local rent control ordinances. Landlords may set and increase rent without statutory caps, provided increases are not retaliatory or discriminatory.

California's statewide rent control law (AB 1482, the Tenant Protection Act) limits annual rent increases to 5% plus the local Consumer Price Index (CPI), or 10%, whichever is lower. This applies to most residential properties that are 15 years old or older.

Colorado does not currently have statewide rent control. The state's previous preemption law prohibiting local rent control was repealed in 2019, meaning municipalities are theoretically free to enact their own rent control measures.

Connecticut does not have a statewide rent control law. Some municipalities have historically enacted local rent stabilization measures, but there is no blanket restriction on rent increases across the state.

Delaware does not have any rent control laws at the state or local level. Landlords may increase rent by any amount, provided they give proper notice as required by the lease or by law for month-to-month tenancies (60 days' notice).

Florida has a state preemption statute that prohibits local governments from imposing rent control or price controls on residential properties except under very limited emergency conditions. This means no city or county in Florida can enact rent control ordinances under normal circumstances.

Georgia does not have any rent control laws at the state or local level. Landlords may increase rent by any amount, provided the increase is made in accordance with the lease terms and proper notice is given for month-to-month tenancies (60 days).

Hawaii does not have a statewide rent control law. Maui County has enacted some local rent-related measures, but there is no blanket restriction on rent increases across the state.

Idaho does not have any form of rent control. The state has enacted a preemption law that prohibits cities and counties from adopting local rent control ordinances.

Illinois does not have a statewide rent control law. The state previously had a preemption law prohibiting local rent control ordinances, but this preemption was repealed in 2024, allowing municipalities to explore their own rent stabilization measures.

Indiana does not have any form of rent control at the state or local level. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.

Iowa does not have any form of rent control at the state or local level. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.

Kansas does not have any form of rent control at the state or local level. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.

Kentucky does not have any statewide rent control laws. There are no local jurisdictions in Kentucky that have enacted rent control or rent stabilization ordinances.

Louisiana does not have any statewide rent control laws. There are no local jurisdictions in Louisiana that have enacted rent control or rent stabilization ordinances.

Maine does not have a statewide rent control law. However, the City of Portland has enacted a rent stabilization program that limits annual rent increases for certain residential units.

Maryland does not have a statewide rent control law. However, some local jurisdictions have enacted rent stabilization measures: - Montgomery County: Has voluntary rent guidelines and certain tenant protections - Takoma Park: Has a rent stabilization program that limits annual rent increases for certain residential units Landlords in other parts of Maryland are free to set and raise rent at their discretion, subject to the terms of any existing lease agreement.

Massachusetts does not currently have statewide rent control. Rent control was eliminated statewide by a 1994 ballot measure.

Michigan does not have statewide rent control. Furthermore, the state has a preemption law that prohibits local municipalities from enacting their own rent control or rent stabilization ordinances.

Minnesota does not have a statewide rent control law. However, St.

Mississippi does not have any form of rent control at the state or local level. There are no restrictions on the amount by which a landlord may increase rent.

Missouri does not have statewide rent control. Furthermore, the state has a preemption law that prohibits local municipalities from enacting their own rent control or rent stabilization ordinances.

Montana does not have any form of rent control at the state or local level. There are no restrictions on the amount by which a landlord may increase rent.

Nebraska does not have any form of rent control. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.

Nevada does not have rent control. In fact, state law includes a preemption provision that prohibits local governments from enacting rent control ordinances.

New Hampshire does not have any form of rent control. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.

New Jersey does not have a statewide rent control law. However, many municipalities throughout the state have enacted their own local rent control ordinances.

New Mexico does not have any form of rent control. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.

New York has both rent control and rent stabilization programs, primarily in New York City and surrounding counties. Rent-stabilized apartments are subject to annual increases set by the Rent Guidelines Board.

North Carolina does not have any form of rent control. There are no statewide or local laws that cap rent increases.

North Dakota does not have any form of rent control. There are no statewide or local laws that cap rent increases.

Ohio does not have rent control, and state law actively preempts local municipalities from enacting rent control ordinances. Ohio Revised Code prohibits any municipal corporation, county, or township from controlling the amount of rent charged for the use of real property.

Oklahoma does not have any form of rent control. There are no statewide or local laws that cap rent increases.

Oregon was the first state in the U. S.

Pennsylvania does not have a statewide rent control law. Landlords may generally set and raise rents as they see fit, subject to lease terms and notice requirements.

Rhode Island does not have a statewide rent control law. Landlords may generally set and raise rents as they see fit, provided they comply with lease terms and give proper notice for any increases.

South Carolina does not have any rent control laws at the state or local level. Landlords may set and raise rents as they see fit, provided they comply with the terms of the lease and give proper notice for any increases.

South Dakota does not have any rent control laws at the state or local level. Landlords may set and raise rents as they see fit, provided they comply with the terms of the lease and give proper notice for any increases.

Tennessee does not have any form of statewide rent control. Furthermore, state law preempts local governments from enacting rent control ordinances, meaning no city or county in Tennessee may impose limits on the amount of rent a landlord may charge or the frequency of rent increases.

Texas does not have any form of statewide rent control. State law preempts local governments from enacting rent control ordinances.

Utah does not have any form of statewide rent control. State law preempts local governments from enacting rent control ordinances, meaning no city or county in Utah may impose limits on rental rates or the frequency of rent increases.

Vermont does not have statewide rent control legislation. There are currently no local rent control ordinances in effect in any Vermont municipality.

Virginia does not have any form of statewide or local rent control. Landlords are free to set rental rates and increase rents without any statutory cap on the amount or frequency of increases.

Washington does not have statewide rent control. In fact, state law preempts local governments from enacting rent control ordinances (Wash.

West Virginia does not have any form of rent control at the state or local level. Landlords are free to set and increase rent at any amount, subject only to the notice requirements for month-to-month tenancies.

Wisconsin does not have statewide rent control. State law (Wis.

Wyoming does not have any form of rent control at the state or local level. Landlords are free to set and increase rent at any amount, subject only to the notice requirements for month-to-month tenancies.