Rent Increase Calculator
Find the maximum legal rent increase for 2026 in any Canadian province or territory, with the notice period and official form for each. Free, and built for Canadian property managers and landlords.
Ontario
The day you give the notice isn't counted. A mailed notice counts from 5 days after mailing, a couriered one from the next business day, so the earliest date moves later.
Defaults to the earliest date with full notice served today. The guideline for that date applies.
Enter your current rent to see the maximum legal increase.
- Notice required
- 90 days (Form N1)
- Frequency
- Once every 12 months
- Regulator
- Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
Good to know
Units first occupied after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the guideline (no cap on the increase).
This is guidance for planning, not legal advice. Always confirm the current figure and rules with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) before serving a notice.
Official source Guideline verified September 25, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Ontario in 2026?
Ontario's 2026 rent increase guideline is 2.1%. For a rent-controlled unit, rent can be increased by up to 2.1% once every 12 months, with at least 90 days written notice on Form N1. Units first occupied after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the guideline. For an increase taking effect in 2027, the guideline is 1.9%.
How much can rent increase in British Columbia in 2026?
British Columbia's 2026 maximum allowable rent increase is 2.3%, once every 12 months, with three full months (about 90 days) written notice on Form RTB-7. The 2027 limit is 2.2%.
Which provinces are covered, and what are the 2026 figures?
All 13 provinces and territories. Caps: Ontario 2.1%, BC 2.3%, Manitoba 1.8%, New Brunswick 3%, Nova Scotia 5% (temporary cap through 2027), PEI 2% and Yukon 2.6%. Quebec uses a suggested TAL reference of 3.1% rather than a hard cap. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland & Labrador, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut have no percentage cap. Announced for increases taking effect in 2027: Ontario 1.9%, BC 2.2%, Manitoba 3%, New Brunswick 3%, Nova Scotia 5%, PEI 2.1%.
Does Quebec have a rent increase cap?
No. Quebec does not set a hard cap. The Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) publishes a suggested reference (3.1% for leases renewing April 2026 to April 2027), but either party can negotiate or apply to the TAL, and units that include services differ.
How do I calculate my rent increase?
Multiply your current monthly rent by the provincial guideline. At Ontario's 2.1% guideline, $2,000 rent can rise by $42 to $2,042. Choose your province and enter your rent in the calculator above for your exact figure.
Is this legal advice?
No. This tool is for planning and record-keeping. Always confirm the current figure and rules with your provincial regulator before serving a rent-increase notice.
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Covers every Canadian province and territory. Guideline figures are verified against each regulator and change annually.