General information, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant rules change, and cities and counties can add their own. Check the current statute and local ordinances, and talk to a licensed attorney before you act.
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The short version
- Cities, including charter cities, and towns have no power to control rent on private residential property.
- There is no statewide cap on rent increases.
- No statute sets a notice period for rent increases; the lease controls during a fixed term, and a month to month increase generally needs the same 30 day notice used to end the tenancy.
Arizona bars cities and towns, including charter cities, from controlling rent on private housing. Since December 31, 2024, local governments also may not tax residential rent.
Arizona rent control at a glance
| Rule | Arizona | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Rent control status | Cities, including charter cities, and towns have no power to control rent on private residential property. | A.R.S. section 33-1329 |
| Statewide cap on increases | There is no statewide cap on rent increases. | A.R.S. section 33-1329 |
| Notice before a rent increase | No statute sets a notice period for rent increases; the lease controls during a fixed term, and a month to month increase generally needs the same 30 day notice used to end the tenancy. | Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no rent increase rule) |
Does Arizona have rent control?
Rent control status. Cities, including charter cities, and towns have no power to control rent on private residential property. (A.R.S. section 33-1329)
Limits on increases
Statewide cap on increases. There is no statewide cap on rent increases. (A.R.S. section 33-1329)
City and county rules
Local ordinances. Starting December 31, 2024, cities, towns and other local taxing bodies may not levy a transaction privilege or similar tax on residential rent. The ban does not cover hotels, motels and other short stay lodging. (A.R.S. section 42-6004)
Notice before an increase
Notice before a rent increase. No statute sets a notice period for rent increases; the lease controls during a fixed term, and a month to month increase generally needs the same 30 day notice used to end the tenancy. (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no rent increase rule))
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a unit is exempt without checking the exemption rules and any notice the exemption requires.
- Following state rules and missing a stricter city ordinance.
- Raising rent in the middle of a fixed term when the lease does not allow it.
- Giving less notice than the increase requires.
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Laws named on this page
- A.R.S. section 33-1329
- Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no rent increase rule)
- A.R.S. section 42-6004
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Does Arizona have rent control?
Cities, including charter cities, and towns have no power to control rent on private residential property. Source: A.R.S. section 33-1329.
How much can rent go up in a year in Arizona?
There is no statewide cap on rent increases. Source: A.R.S. section 33-1329.
Do cities in Arizona have their own rent rules?
Starting December 31, 2024, cities, towns and other local taxing bodies may not levy a transaction privilege or similar tax on residential rent. The ban does not cover hotels, motels and other short stay lodging. Source: A.R.S. section 42-6004.