British Columbia · Rent Increase
Understanding rent increase rules in British Columbia
A quick overview of how BC's annual rent increase limit and notice requirements work — and where to check the current numbers.
What to know
- •British Columbia limits how much a landlord can raise rent each year, and the allowable percentage is set annually by the province.
- •Landlords must give written notice a set number of months before a rent increase takes effect — using the correct form matters.
- •A rent increase can typically only be applied once every 12 months per tenancy.
- •Some exemptions exist, such as new construction and certain subsidized housing.
- •Tenants can dispute an improperly calculated or improperly noticed increase through the Residential Tenancy Branch.
This page is informational only and not legal advice. Rules change — see the live Observatory for current figures.
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