Ontario's 2027 rent increase guideline: 1.9%
How much you can raise the rent in 2027, which units are exempt, and how the timing works.
Ontario's rent increase guideline for 2027 is 1.9%. It's the most that landlords can raise the rent for a sitting tenant in rent-controlled units without the Landlord and Tenant Board's approval. For comparison, the 2026 guideline was 2.1%.
Does it apply to your unit?
- Yes, if the unit was first occupied for residential purposes on or before November 15, 2018.
- No, if the unit was first occupied after November 15, 2018: new buildings, additions, and most new basement apartments. The guideline doesn't limit the increase, but the timing and notice rules below still apply.
- Between tenants, you can set the rent for a new tenant at any amount.
Timing and notice
- At least 12 months must pass since the tenancy started or since the last increase.
- The tenant must get written notice on the Board's N1 form at least 90 days before the increase takes effect.
- A tenant can dispute an improper increase for up to 12 months after it was first charged.
Example
A tenant pays $1,800 a month and moved in on March 1, 2026. From March 1, 2027 the rent can go up by 1.9%, to $1,834.20. The N1 has to be served by late November 2026.
How IRep handles it
Our system flags each tenancy about 4 months before it becomes eligible. We check whether the unit is exempt, work out the amount with you, and serve the N1 on time. You approve the new rent before anything goes to the tenant.
Above-guideline increases for major capital work need an application to the Board. Ask us if you've done significant work on the building.
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