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The short version
- Local governments in Florida may not adopt or keep any measure that controls rents; only land use tools that add affordable housing are allowed.
- There is no statewide limit on how much rent can rise; the amount is set by agreement between landlord and tenant.
- Generally, Florida has no special rent increase notice statute, so rent stays fixed during a lease term unless the lease allows a change, and a month-to-month increase in practice needs at least the 30 days of notice required to end that tenancy.
Florida bars local rent control. A 2023 law removed the old housing emergency exception, so landlords and tenants set rent by agreement everywhere in the state.
Florida rent control at a glance
| Rule | Florida | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Rent control status | Local governments in Florida may not adopt or keep any measure that controls rents; only land use tools that add affordable housing are allowed. | Florida Statutes section 125.0103 (as amended by ch. 2023-17) |
| Statewide cap on increases | There is no statewide limit on how much rent can rise; the amount is set by agreement between landlord and tenant. | Florida Statutes section 125.0103 |
| Notice before a rent increase | Generally, Florida has no special rent increase notice statute, so rent stays fixed during a lease term unless the lease allows a change, and a month-to-month increase in practice needs at least the 30 days of notice required to end that tenancy. | Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no separate increase rule) |
Does Florida have rent control?
Rent control status. Local governments in Florida may not adopt or keep any measure that controls rents; only land use tools that add affordable housing are allowed. (Florida Statutes section 125.0103 (as amended by ch. 2023-17))
Limits on increases
Statewide cap on increases. There is no statewide limit on how much rent can rise; the amount is set by agreement between landlord and tenant. (Florida Statutes section 125.0103)
City and county rules
Local ordinances. Since July 1, 2023, cities and counties may not set their own rules on tenant screening, deposits, application fees, lease terms, landlord fees or notice periods. (Florida Statutes section 83.425)
Notice before an increase
Notice before a rent increase. Generally, Florida has no special rent increase notice statute, so rent stays fixed during a lease term unless the lease allows a change, and a month-to-month increase in practice needs at least the 30 days of notice required to end that tenancy. (Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no separate 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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Verify current law
We last checked these Florida rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Florida attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- Florida Statutes section 125.0103 (as amended by ch. 2023-17)
- Florida Statutes section 125.0103
- Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no separate increase rule)
- Florida Statutes section 83.425
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Asked by landlords in this state.
Does Florida have rent control?
Local governments in Florida may not adopt or keep any measure that controls rents; only land use tools that add affordable housing are allowed. Source: Florida Statutes section 125.0103 (as amended by ch. 2023-17).
How much can rent go up in a year in Florida?
There is no statewide limit on how much rent can rise; the amount is set by agreement between landlord and tenant. Source: Florida Statutes section 125.0103.
Do cities in Florida have their own rent rules?
Since July 1, 2023, cities and counties may not set their own rules on tenant screening, deposits, application fees, lease terms, landlord fees or notice periods. Source: Florida Statutes section 83.425.