Ontario rent increase guideline 2026 and 2027
The Ontario rent increase guideline is 2.1% for 2026 and 1.9% for 2027. Here is what that means for renters, in plain language.
What this means
This is the most a landlord can raise the rent in a year without approval from the Landlord and Tenant Board. It applies to most units a tenant first moved into before November 15, 2018. Units first occupied on or after that date are exempt, so the rent can be raised by any amount between tenants. Either way, your landlord must give 90 days written notice and can only raise the rent once every 12 months.
Can my rent go up by more?
A landlord can ask for more than the guideline only by applying to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an above-guideline increase, for specific reasons like major repairs. They cannot simply charge more because the market went up.
Recent years
The Ontario guideline is set each year, usually based on inflation. Recent rates:
| Year | Guideline |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0% |
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For the rules that apply to your situation, check the government source directly: Ontario residential rent increase rules.
Common questions
What is the Ontario rent increase guideline for 2026?
The Ontario rent increase guideline for 2026 is 2.1%. This is the most a landlord can raise the rent in a year under the standard rules.
What is the Ontario rent increase guideline for 2027?
The Ontario rent increase guideline for 2027 is 1.9%. It applies to increases that take effect on or after January 1, 2027. These rules are Ontario rules only; other provinces set their own limits.
How much notice does a landlord need to give before raising rent?
In Ontario, a landlord must give at least 90 days written notice, on the official form, and can only raise the rent once every 12 months.
Is this page legal advice?
No. FairRent shares general information to help renters understand the rules. For a specific situation or a dispute, contact your provincial tenant board or a licensed professional.
This page is general information, not legal advice. For a rent dispute, contact your provincial tenant board or a licensed paralegal.