Rent Increase Letter Generator
Create a free rent increase notice letter. Enter the landlord and tenant names, property address, current rent, new rent, effective date and state. The page generates a clean, printable letter with the statutory notice-period line for California, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington.
Free, no signup, runs in your browser. State rules checked against official sources: October 29, 2026
How to use this rent increase letter generator
- Enter the landlord name — your name or the property management company.
- Enter the tenant name(s) — all tenants on the lease.
- Enter the property address — the rental property where the rent is increasing.
- Enter the current and new rent — the calculator shows the percent increase.
- Pick the effective date — when the new rent starts.
- Select the state — for CA, NV, NY, OR and WA, the letter includes the statutory notice period. For other states, it reminds the tenant to check state and local law.
- Print or copy the text — use the buttons to print directly or copy the letter text.
Keep a copy of the letter for your records. Certified mail with return receipt provides proof of delivery.
State notice periods we have checked
We only list a state after checking its rule against the statute or an official state website. Other states are left out on purpose; for those, check your state and local law. Cities and counties can add their own rules, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow different ones.
| State | Written notice before the increase | Statewide limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | At least 30 days if the increase is 10% or less over 12 months; at least 90 days if more than 10%. Mailing within California adds 5 calendar days. | Covered units (Civil Code § 1947.12): no more than 5% plus the local CPI change, or 10%, whichever is lower, over 12 months. | Civil Code § 827 |
| Nevada | At least 60 days before the first higher rent payment; 30 days for a periodic tenancy of less than 1 month. | Not set by this statute. Check local law. | NRS 118A.300 |
| New York | Increases of 5% or more on apartments that are not rent regulated: 30 days if the tenant has lived there under 1 year (or has a lease under 1 year), 60 days for 1 to 2 years, 90 days for 2 years or more (or a 2-year lease). | No single statewide figure. Rent-stabilized units and apartments covered by the Good Cause Eviction law follow their own rules. | NY Attorney General tenants' rights guide |
| Oregon | At least 90 days (7 days for week-to-week). No increase in the first year of the tenancy, and no more than once in any 12 months. | 9.5% for 2026, 10% for 2027 (7% plus CPI, capped at 10%). Units whose first certificate of occupancy is under 15 years old are exempt. | ORS 90.323 and 90.324 |
| Washington | At least 90 days (30 days for subsidized tenancies where rent is based on income). No increase in the first 12 months of the tenancy. | 9.683% for 2026, 10% for 2027 (7% plus CPI, capped at 10%). Exemptions include units whose first certificate of occupancy was issued 12 or fewer years ago. | RCW 59.18.140 |
Sources checked October 29, 2026. Oregon and Washington publish a new limit each year.
Frequently asked questions
What should a rent increase letter include?
A rent increase letter should include the landlord's name and contact information, the tenant's name, the property address, the current rent, the new rent, the effective date of the increase, and the delivery method. For states with specific notice requirements, include the statutory notice period.
How much notice do I have to give before raising the rent?
It depends on the state and sometimes the city. Of the states we have checked: California needs at least 30 days for an increase of 10% or less over 12 months and 90 days above that; Nevada needs 60 days; Oregon and Washington need 90 days; New York needs 30, 60 or 90 days for increases of 5% or more on unregulated apartments, depending on how long the tenant has lived there. For other states, check your state and local law.
Is there a limit on how much I can raise the rent?
Some states set one for covered units. California limits increases to 5% plus the local CPI change, or 10%, whichever is lower, over 12 months. Oregon's limit is 9.5% for 2026 and 10% for 2027, and Washington's is 9.683% for 2026 and 10% for 2027. Each state exempts some units, such as newer buildings, and many cities have their own rules.
Can I raise the rent in the middle of a lease?
Usually only if the lease allows it. In Washington, RCW 59.18.140 says an increase can't take effect before the end of the rental agreement's term. Check your lease before setting the start date.
Is anything I type sent to a server?
No. The letter is generated in your browser. Nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.
This tool generates a letter template and points to the state rules we have checked. It isn't legal advice. Your lease and your state and local law decide how much notice you must give and how much rent can go up.