US EditionWashington State Announces This Year’s Cap on Rent Hikes Under New Law
- State officials in Washington revealed on a Friday in 2025 that most tenants will face a maximum annual rent increase of 10 percent through the remainder of the year.
- The cap is based on legislation approved by the state Legislature and enacted by Governor Bob Ferguson in early May 2025, following extensive discussions among policymakers and interested parties.
- The law limits rent hikes to 7 percent plus inflation, not exceeding 10 percent, exempts newer constructions and subsidized housing, and includes new rules such as longer notice periods and bans raises during a tenancy’s first year.
- The department based the 10 percent cap on June 2024 inflation data showing rent increases could reach 10.8 percent, prompting a firm maximum; the 2026 cap will be announced in July using updated data.
- The rent cap aims to provide tenants more predictability amid high housing costs but faces criticism from landlords concerned about investment and ongoing debates on balancing affordability with housing supply.
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Washington state announces this year’s cap on rent hikes under new law
Many renters in Washington now know the maximum amount their rent could increase for the rest of the year: 10%.The Washington State Department of Commerce on Friday announced the 10% cap, part of a recently passed law that will limit annual rent increases for tenants of many types of rental housing. The law allows increases of 7% plus inflation, up to a maximum of 10%, and directs the department to set the exact rate each year.
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Washington’s new cap on rent hikes set at 10% through end of 2025
(Photo by Jason Finn/Getty Images)For the rest of this year, Washington landlords are limited to rent hikes of 10% or less under a landmark new state law. House Bill 1217, signed into law this month by Gov. Bob Ferguson, restricts annual residential rent increases to 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. The state Department of Commerce calculated the former option as 10.8%. Since that’s above the threshold, rent increases are capped a…
Washington’s new cap on rent hikes set at 10% through end of 2025 - Lynnwood Today
Photo courtesy Pixabay For the rest of this year, Washington landlords are limited to rent hikes of 10% or less under a landmark new state law. House Bill 1217, signed into law this month by Gov. Bob Ferguson, restricts annual residential rent increases to 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. The state Department of Commerce calculated the former option as 10.8%. Since that’s above the threshold, rent increases are capped at 10% throug…
Washington’s new cap on Rent Hikes set at 10% Through end of 2025
OLYMPIA, WA – For the rest of this year, Washington landlords are limited to rent hikes of 10% or less under a landmark new state law. House Bill 1217, signed into law this month by Gov. Bob Ferguson, restricts annual residential rent increases to 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. The state Department of Commerce calculated the former option as 10.8%. Since that’s above the threshold, rent increases are capped at 10% through the end…
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