For 2025, Florida does not have statewide rent control or a cap on rent increases. Landlords can raise rent by any amount they choose, as long as they follow proper notice procedures and do not violate anti-discrimination or retaliation laws. This policy is consistent across the state, with local governments prohibited from enacting their own rent control ordinances except in the case of a declared housing emergency, which is rare and subject to strict state oversight.
Notice Requirements for Rent Increases
- 30-Day Written Notice:
As of 2025, landlords must provide at least 30 days’ written notice before raising the rent for any residential tenancy, including month-to-month agreements. This is a recent change from the previous 15-day notice rule and now applies uniformly statewide, overriding stricter local ordinances. - Fixed-Term Leases:
If you have a fixed-term lease (such as a one-year lease), your rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless the lease specifically allows for it. Any increase can only take effect at the end of the lease period, with proper notice. - Local Exceptions Overridden:
While some cities (like Miami-Dade and West Palm Beach) previously required 60 days’ notice for rent hikes over 5%, new state law now preempts these local rules, and the statewide 30-day notice applies everywhere.
Affordable Housing Protections
- New Legislation (Effective July 2025):
For tenants in affordable housing units whose landlords receive government funding or tax incentives, a new law effective July 1, 2025, prohibits rent increases during the term of the lease. However, landlords can raise rent when the lease is renewed. This protection applies only to leases of 13 months or less entered into on or after July 1, 2026.
How Much Can Rent Be Increased?
- No Limit:
There is no legal limit to how much a landlord can increase rent in Florida, as long as the increase is not discriminatory or retaliatory and proper notice is given. - Market-Driven:
Rent increases are typically determined by market conditions. In 2023, the average rent increase in Florida was about 6.5%, but actual increases may vary widely.
Legal Protections for Tenants
- Anti-Discrimination:
Landlords cannot raise rent based on a tenant’s race, religion, disability, family status, national origin, or other protected characteristics. - No Retaliation:
It is illegal for landlords to increase rent in retaliation for a tenant exercising their legal rights, such as filing a complaint.
Other 2025 Rental Law Updates
- Security Deposit Alternatives:
Landlords may now offer tenants the option to pay a non-refundable monthly fee instead of a traditional security deposit. This can lower move-in costs but does not cover damages like a deposit would. - Ending Tenancy:
Ending a month-to-month rental agreement also now requires 30 days’ notice by the landlord.
What Tenants Should Do
- Review Your Lease:
Always check your lease for any provisions about rent increases. - Watch for Notice:
If you receive a rent increase notice, make sure it gives you at least 30 days before the new rent takes effect. - Check for Local Protections:
While state law now preempts stricter local rules, affordable housing tenants may have additional protections. - Seek Help if Needed:
If you believe a rent increase is discriminatory or retaliatory, contact a local tenants’ rights organization or legal aid.
Florida landlords can raise rent by any amount in 2025, but must provide at least 30 days’ written notice. There are no statewide or local rent caps except in rare emergency situations. Special protections exist for affordable housing tenants, and all increases must comply with anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation laws.
Sources
- https://www.amgrents.com/kissimmee-property-management-blog/rent-increase-laws-in-florida-that-landlords-need-to-be-aware-of
- https://mosaicsvc.com/articles/b/florida-rent-increase-laws
- https://www.doorloop.com/laws/florida-rent-control-laws
- https://rentpost.com/resources/article/raise-rent-laws-in-florida/
- https://www.hemlane.com/resources/florida-rent-control-laws/