Rent Increase Guideline 2027 by Province
The maximum annual rent increase set by each province that publishes a guideline or cap, and the most your rent can go up. Every figure comes from the province's own page, linked below.
Maximum new rent
Maximum increase
Ontario 2027 guideline
90 days' written notice on the Landlord and Tenant Board form; 12 months since the last increase or the start of the tenancy.
Guideline by province
| Province | 2026 | 2027 | Notice and timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 2.1% | 1.9% | 90 days' written notice on the Landlord and Tenant Board form; 12 months since the last increase or the start of the tenancy. |
| British Columbia | 2.3% | 2.2% | At least 3 full months' notice; once every 12 months. |
| Manitoba | 1.8% | 3% | Written notice in advance, as set by the Residential Tenancies Branch. |
| Nova Scotia | 5% | 5% | Interim cap for existing tenants until 31 December 2027. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ontario rent increase guideline for 2027?
1.9%. The guideline is the most a landlord can raise most tenants' rent in a year without approval from the Landlord and Tenant Board, and it is capped at 2.5%. It does not apply to units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018. Landlords must give 90 days' written notice, and at least 12 months must pass since the last increase or the start of the tenancy.
What is the B.C. maximum rent increase for 2027?
2.2%. Landlords must give at least 3 full months' notice, and rent can only be increased once every 12 months.
What is the Manitoba rent increase guideline for 2027?
3%, effective January 1, 2027.
Does Nova Scotia have a rent cap?
Yes, an interim cap: from January 1, 2026, rent can only increase up to 5% each year, and the cap remains in place until December 31, 2027.
Which provinces are not covered?
This page lists provinces with a published percentage guideline or cap. Quebec uses a calculation method set by the Tribunal administratif du logement rather than a single percentage, and some provinces have no rent increase limit.
Sources
- Ontario — Residential rent increases
- B.C. Residential Tenancy Branch — Rent increases
- Manitoba Residential Tenancies Branch — Rent increases
- Nova Scotia — Residential Tenancies Program legislative changes
- Manitoba — Rent increase guidelines by year (fact sheet)
General information, not legal advice. Exemptions and above-guideline approvals can change what applies to your unit. See also minimum wage in Canada.