Rent Increase Rules in Prince George's County, Maryland
This page combines the verified Maryland baseline with a separately reviewed Prince George's County local-rule snapshot.
Statewide baseline
Maryland does not use one single statewide percentage cap for every ordinary private residential rental; local jurisdictions can impose additional rent protections. Real Property § 8-209 requires advance written notice before a rent increase: at least 90 days for tenancies longer than one month, 60 days for tenancies longer than one week but not more than one month, and 7 or 21 days for tenancies of one week or less depending on whether there is a written lease. Local law may require additional notice or protections. Because the statewide notice schedule depends on tenancy frequency and written-lease status, Max Rental Tools verifies the state framework but keeps automated notice generation gated until those inputs are collected.
State reference: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-209 and applicable local rent laws
State official source Editorial & verification policyVerified Prince George's County local-rule snapshot
For units regulated under Prince George’s County PRSA, the 2026–27 annual maximum is 5.7% for regulated units not in age-restricted senior housing and 2.7% for regulated units in age-restricted senior housing. Numerous property and ownership exemptions apply and must be checked before relying on the cap.
Current listed local maximum: 5.7% · 7/1/26–6/30/27
Regulated unit: 5.7%
Age-restricted senior housing: 2.7% — Use only for a regulated unit in a qualifying age-restricted senior housing facility.
Local source reviewed: 2026-09-16
Official local-rule sourceCoverage, exemptions, lawful base rent, banking rules, registration, tenancy type, and property-specific facts can still change the result.
Where this county rule applies
This is a county-level program, not a statement that the same rule automatically controls every incorporated municipality in the county. Confirm the property's municipality and program coverage before using the county percentage.
Prince George's County rent increase quick answer
State baseline: Maryland does not use one single statewide percentage cap for every ordinary private residential rental; local jurisdictions can impose additional rent protections. Real Property § 8-209 requires advance written notice before a rent increase: at least 90 days for tenancies longer than one month, 60 days for tenancies longer than one week but not more than one month, and 7 or 21 days for tenancies of one week or less depending on whether there is a written lease. Local law may require additional notice or protections. Because the statewide notice schedule depends on tenancy frequency and written-lease status, Max Rental Tools verifies the state framework but keeps automated notice generation gated until those inputs are collected.
Local rule: For units regulated under Prince George’s County PRSA, the 2026–27 annual maximum is 5.7% for regulated units not in age-restricted senior housing and 2.7% for regulated units in age-restricted senior housing. Numerous property and ownership exemptions apply and must be checked before relying on the cap.
Last verified: 2026-09-16
Official source: Local source linked above.
Common questions
Does Prince George's County have separate rent increase rules?
For units regulated under Prince George’s County PRSA, the 2026–27 annual maximum is 5.7% for regulated units not in age-restricted senior housing and 2.7% for regulated units in age-restricted senior housing. Numerous property and ownership exemptions apply and must be checked before relying on the cap.
Where should I start?
Start with the verified Maryland baseline, then check the rules for the property and tenancy type.