How much can rent go up in 2027?
In 2027 the most a landlord can raise the rent for an existing tenant is 1.9% in Ontario, 2.2% in British Columbia and 3% in Manitoba. Nova Scotia keeps a 5% cap and New Brunswick a 3% cap. Here is every published limit, the notice your landlord owes you, and what it means in dollars.
The 2027 limits by province
| Province | Most your rent can rise | 2026 | Notice the landlord must give |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 1.9% | 2.1% | 90 days' written notice on the Landlord and Tenant Board form |
| British Columbia | 2.2% | 2.3% | Three full months' written notice, stating the new amount and the date |
| Manitoba | 3% | — | Written notice at least three months before the increase |
| New Brunswick | 3% | 3% | Six months' written notice |
| Nova Scotia | 5% | 5% | As set by the Residential Tenancies Act |
These limits protect a tenant who stays in the unit. Each province's own rules are below.
What it means in dollars
The largest allowed increase each month, on three common rents.
| Province | $1,500 rent | $2,000 rent | $2,500 rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | +$28.50 → $1,528.50 | +$38.00 → $2,038.00 | +$47.50 → $2,547.50 |
| British Columbia | +$33.00 → $1,533.00 | +$44.00 → $2,044.00 | +$55.00 → $2,555.00 |
| Manitoba | +$45.00 → $1,545.00 | +$60.00 → $2,060.00 | +$75.00 → $2,575.00 |
| New Brunswick | +$45.00 → $1,545.00 | +$60.00 → $2,060.00 | +$75.00 → $2,575.00 |
| Nova Scotia | +$75.00 → $1,575.00 | +$100.00 → $2,100.00 | +$125.00 → $2,625.00 |
Province by province
Ontario: 1.9%
Once every 12 months. Units first occupied as homes after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the cap. The limit applies to increases taking effect from January 1, 2027.
British Columbia: 2.2%
Once every 12 months, and only 12 months after the rent was set or last raised. The limit applies to increases taking effect from January 1, 2027.
Manitoba: 3%
The guideline covers units renting for up to $2,000 a month from January 1, 2027, up from $1,670. The limit applies to increases taking effect from January 1, 2027.
New Brunswick: 3%
Once every 12 months and not in the first 12 months of a tenancy. Above-cap increases up to 9% need approval for renovation costs.
The province's own page states the 3% cap but not a year. Its extension through 2027 has so far been reported by news outlets, not on a government page.
Nova Scotia: 5%
The 5% cap applies to each 12-month period until December 31, 2027.
Quebec and the other provinces
Quebec has no fixed cap: the Tribunal administratif du logement publishes a recommended calculation each January, and we add it here the day it does. Alberta, Saskatchewan and the other provinces and territories not listed have no annual cap for most rentals, or have not published a 2027 figure.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much can my rent go up in Ontario in 2027?
- 1.9% for most rent-controlled units, down from 2.1% in 2026. Your landlord needs to give 90 days' written notice on the Landlord and Tenant Board form, and can raise the rent only once every 12 months. Units first lived in after November 15, 2018 have no cap.
- How much can my rent go up in BC in 2027?
- 2.2%, down from 2.3% in 2026. The landlord needs to give three full months' written notice stating the new amount, and can raise the rent only once every 12 months.
- What is the Manitoba rent increase guideline for 2027?
- 3%, from January 1, 2027. From that date the guideline covers units renting for up to $2,000 a month, up from $1,670. Tenants must get written notice at least three months ahead.
- Does the cap apply when a new tenant moves in?
- The limits on this page are for a tenant who stays. What a landlord can charge a new tenant differs by province, so check your own province's tenancy office before signing.
- What about Quebec?
- Quebec has no fixed cap. The Tribunal administratif du logement publishes a recommended calculation each January, and a tenant can refuse an increase and let the tribunal decide. We add the 2027 figures here when the tribunal publishes them.
- Can my landlord raise the rent more than the limit?
- In some provinces a landlord can apply for an above-guideline increase, usually for major repairs or renovations, and the tenancy board decides. Without that approval, an increase above the limit is not allowed for a rent-controlled unit.
Sources
Every limit on this page is from the province's own government page. Checked .
- Government of Ontario – Residential rent increases (2027 guideline 1.9%)
- Government of British Columbia – Rent increases (2027 limit 2.2%)
- Government of Manitoba – 2027 rent guideline set at three per cent (September 3, 2026)
- Government of New Brunswick – Rent increases (3% every 12 months)
- Government of Nova Scotia – Residential Tenancies Program: legislative changes (5% cap until December 31, 2027)