District of Columbia Rent Increase Calculator 2026
How much can rent increase in District of Columbia? Enter the current and proposed rent, then review the applicable statewide rule, notice baseline, exemptions, local-rule checks and official source before serving a notice.
Use the current Rental Housing Commission adjustment and confirm the tenant category and unit coverage. For Rent Control Year 2026, the published caps are 4.1% for other covered tenants and 2.1% for qualifying registered elderly/disability tenants.
District of Columbia rent increase quick answer
Rule: A statewide formula or published cap may apply to covered rentals.
Who it applies to: Coverage depends on the property, tenancy type, lease terms, exemptions and any local ordinance or regulated-housing program.
Notice requirement: 60 days is the current baseline for the sample inputs; tenancy and local law can change it.
Last verified: 2026-09-18
Official source: Linked below.
District of Columbia rent increase rule
D.C. rent-controlled housing uses an annual adjustment framework with coverage, registration, exemption and tenant-category requirements. For Rent Control Year 2026 (May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027), the Rental Housing Commission published a 4.1% standard cap for other covered tenants and a 2.1% cap for qualifying registered elderly or disability tenants. A rent increase cannot become effective until the first normal rent-payment day occurring more than 60 calendar days after notice is given to the tenant.
Reference: D.C. Code § 42-3509.04(b) / Rent Stabilization Program
Source verified: 2026-09-18 · This primary source governs the state-level rule record used by connected Max Rental Tools workflows.
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This guide is connected to the same dependency graph used by the calculator, rent-increase notice/PDF workflow, related articles, local guides and translated document pages. A verified rule change can therefore be traced to every downstream surface that may require review.
Common District of Columbia rent increase questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in District of Columbia?
A statewide formula may apply to covered properties. Exemptions, CPI inputs and local rules can change the final result, so verify the current official source before acting.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in District of Columbia?
The calculator currently shows a baseline of 60 days for the sample inputs. Tenancy length, increase size, lease terms and local law can require a different period.
Can a landlord raise rent during a lease in District of Columbia?
A fixed-term lease can restrict when rent changes take effect. Review the lease plus current state and local law before serving a notice.
Local District of Columbia rent increase guides
Start with your city guide to identify the county and the local-rule checks that may apply beyond the statewide baseline.