Hawaii Rent Increase Calculator 2026
How much can rent increase in Hawaii? 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.
Hawaii rent increase quick answer
Rule: No general statewide percentage cap is configured for ordinary private-market 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: 45 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.
Hawaii rent increase rule
For a month-to-month tenancy, HRS § 521-21(d) requires written notice at least 45 consecutive days before a rent increase takes effect. For a tenancy less than month-to-month, § 521-21(e) requires at least 15 consecutive days' written notice. Those periodic-tenancy notice rules should not be automatically applied to a fixed-term lease; review the signed agreement and current Chapter 521 requirements before changing rent.
Reference: HRS § 521-21(d)–(e); Hawaii DCCA Residential Landlord-Tenant Handbook
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 Hawaii rent increase questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Hawaii?
No statewide percentage cap is configured in this tool for Hawaii. Lease terms, notice rules and local ordinances may still restrict an increase.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Hawaii?
The calculator currently shows a baseline of 45 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 Hawaii?
A fixed-term lease can restrict when rent changes take effect. Review the lease plus current state and local law before serving a notice.