Rent Increase Letter Template
A friendly letter that tells a tenant the rent is going up, by how much and from what date, with the reason and a contact for questions. Pair it with the formal notice where your state requires one.
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General template, not legal advice. Have an attorney in your state review before use.
General information, not legal advice. This template is a starting point. Laws differ by state and city, so have a licensed attorney review your final document before you use it.
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Before you use it
- A rent increase only takes effect when the lease allows it: at renewal for fixed terms, with notice for month to month.
- Your state sets the minimum notice, and some states and cities cap how much rent can rise.
- Use this letter to explain the change. Where a formal notice is required, serve the notice too.
- Keep proof of when and how the letter was delivered.
How to fill it in
- Underlined spaces are blanks to fill in. The small label says what goes there.
- Shaded boxes mark rules that change by state. Look up the rule where the property is located.
- Delete clauses that do not apply, and add any disclosures your state or city requires.
General template, not legal advice. Have an attorney in your state review before use. Last reviewed October 29, 2026.
Rent Increase Letter
- Date of letter
- Tenant name or names
- Property address and unit
- City, state and ZIP
Dear Tenant name,
We are writing to let you know about a change to the rent for your home. Starting on Effective date, the monthly rent will change as shown below.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Current monthly rent | |
| New monthly rent | |
| Change per month | |
| Change as a percent |
Why the rent is changing: Short honest reason, such as higher property taxes, insurance or upkeep costs.
The due date, payment methods and every other term of your lease stay the same. If you pay rent automatically, please update your payment amount before the first payment at the new rate, or tell us and we will help you update it.
If you are on a fixed-term lease, this change takes effect only when your lease allows it, usually at renewal. If your city or state limits how much or how often rent may rise, this increase is within those limits: Rule checked and limit that applies, or not applicable.
We know a rent change matters to your budget. If you have questions or would like to talk about your options, please contact Contact name at Phone and email by Date.
Thank you for being a resident.
Sincerely,
Delivery record
- Date delivered
- Delivered by
- Method (hand delivery, mail, email, portal)
- Tracking or reference number
General template, not legal advice. Have an attorney in your state review before use.
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