Ontario Rent Increase Calculator (2026)
The 2026 rent increase guideline in Ontario is 2.1%. Enter your current rent to see the maximum legal increase, the new rent, and the notice you need to give.
Key rules
- Guideline 2026
- 2.1%
- Notice required
- 90 days (Form N1)
- Frequency
- Once every 12 months
- Regulator
- Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
Ontario
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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At 2.1%, a $1,500.00/mo rent can rise by $31.50 to $1,531.50/mo.
Frequently asked questions
How much can rent increase in Ontario in 2026?
The 2026 guideline is 2.1%. Once every 12 months, with 90 days written notice (Form N1).
How much notice is required in Ontario?
At least 90 days (Form N1). The regulator is the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
How often can rent be increased in Ontario?
Once every 12 months.
Rent increase rules in other provinces and territories
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
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Official source · Figures verified 2026-09-25