- Florida has no statewide rent control. There is no legal cap on how much a landlord can raise your rent. Landlords may increase rent by any amount when your lease expires, as long as they follow the proper notice requirements.
- Local rent control ordinances are banned statewide. Cities and counties cannot enact their own rent caps except in the rare event of a declared housing emergency, and even then, the process is highly restrictive and temporary.
Notice Requirements for Rent Increases
| Lease Type | Required Written Notice (2025) |
|---|---|
| Month-to-month | 30 days |
| Week-to-week | 7 days |
| Fixed-term (annual or longer) | At least 60 days before lease ends (best practice; check your lease) |
- Recent law changes (2023–2025): The minimum notice for rent increases on month-to-month leases is now 30 days statewide (previously 15 days). This preempts stricter local rules, so all counties must follow state law.
- Fixed-term leases: Rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless your lease specifically allows it. Increases usually occur at renewal, with at least 60 days’ notice being standard practice.
Affordable Housing Exception (2025 Update)
- New for 2025: If you live in an affordable housing unit where the landlord receives federal, state, or local funding or tax incentives for that status, your rent cannot be increased during the lease term. Increases are only allowed at renewal, and only for leases of 13 months or less signed after July 1, 2025.
Discrimination and Fairness
- Landlords cannot raise rent in a discriminatory manner. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits rent increases based on race, religion, disability, family status, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
Security Deposits
- A rent increase does not automatically change your security deposit unless your lease requires it to match a certain number of months’ rent. If so, your landlord may request an additional deposit.
Key Takeaways for Florida Renters in 2025
- No cap on rent increases: Landlords can raise rent by any amount, but only at the end of your lease or with proper notice.
- 30 days’ written notice is required for month-to-month leases; longer notice may apply for annual leases.
- Affordable housing tenants with subsidized units have added protections against mid-lease rent hikes as of July 2025.
- Rent increases must not be discriminatory.
- Security deposit changes depend on your lease terms.
If you receive a rent increase notice:
- Check that you received the proper written notice.
- Review your lease to see if the increase is allowed.
- For affordable housing, confirm if your unit qualifies for new protections.
Florida renters in 2025 face no statewide limits on rent increases, but are protected by notice requirements and anti-discrimination laws. New protections apply to tenants in subsidized affordable housing. Always review your lease and ensure your landlord follows the correct legal process for any rent hike.
Sources
- https://rentpost.com/resources/article/raise-rent-laws-in-florida/
- https://www.amgrents.com/kissimmee-property-management-blog/rent-increase-laws-in-florida-that-landlords-need-to-be-aware-of
- https://www.steadily.com/blog/rent-increase-laws-regulations-florida
- https://www.hemlane.com/resources/florida-rent-control-laws/
- https://www.landlordstudio.com/landlord-tenant-laws/florida-rent-increase-laws