Canadian rent increase limits for 2026 and 2027, by province
The rent increase guideline or cap, the notice period and the main exemption for Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, plus the notice rules for Alberta and Saskatchewan, which have no cap. Each row links a free calculator that works out the amount and the dates, and the official government page it is based on.
| Province | Type | 2026 | 2027 | Notice | Main exemption | Calculator | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Guideline | 2.1% | 1.9% | 90 days' written notice | Units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018 (among other exceptions) | Ontario calculator | official page |
| British Columbia | Limit | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3 months' written notice | Not covered by this tool; see the official source. | British Columbia calculator | official page |
| Manitoba | Guideline | 1.8% | 3.0% | 3 months' written notice | Rent of $2,000 or more a month (among others) | Manitoba calculator | official page |
| Nova Scotia | Cap | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4 months' written notice | New tenants signing new leases | Nova Scotia calculator | official page |
| Prince Edward Island | Allowable increase | 2.0% | 2.1% | 3 months' written notice | Not covered by this tool; see the official source. | Prince Edward Island calculator | official page |
| New Brunswick | Cap | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6 months' written notice | Not covered by this tool; see the official source. | New Brunswick calculator | official page |
| Alberta | No cap | No cap | No cap | month-to-month: 3 full tenancy months; week-to-week: 12 full tenancy weeks; other periodic: 90 days; none during a fixed term; once every 365 days | No cap to be exempt from | Alberta calculator | official page |
| Saskatchewan | No cap | No cap | No cap | 12 months (not in the first 18 months of the tenancy, once every 12 months); NPHPS or SKLA members: 6 months | No cap stated on the official page | Saskatchewan calculator | official page |
The figures in this table are generated from the same data the calculators use, so the table and the calculators always agree. Last checked 2026-11-09. "Main exemption" is only a short pointer: every province lists other exceptions, and an increase above the limit may be possible with approval. Check the official page before you serve a notice.
How to read the table
- 2026 and 2027 are the maximum percentage increases for an increase that takes effect in that calendar year. A dash means the province has not published that year's figure.
- Notice is the written notice the tenant must get before the increase takes effect. The calculators work out the exact last day to give it.
- Alberta and Saskatchewan set no percentage limit on the official pages we cite, but they do limit how often rent can go up and how much notice is required.
- Quebec has no fixed cap either; the Tribunal administratif du logement sets the notice windows. See the Quebec rent increase notice calculator.
Related workbook
To keep each unit's rent, increases and expenses in one place, see the Rental Property Income & Expense Tracker or the Small Landlord Records Bundle (paid, on Gumroad). The free calculators work without them.