Rent increase rules in Hawaii
Verified against Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(d) and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Hawaii has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: 45 days' written notice for month-to-month tenancies; 15 days for week-to-week (HRS § 521-21(d))
- Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(d) · source
Statewide rent stabilization bills introduced in 2026 session (HB 2105/SB 2539) but not enacted as of Jul 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Hawaii?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Statewide rent stabilization bills introduced in 2026 session (HB 2105/SB 2539) but not enacted as of Jul 2026.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Hawaii?
45 days' written notice for month-to-month tenancies; 15 days for week-to-week (HRS § 521-21(d)). (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(d))
Can rent be raised during a lease in Hawaii?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Hawaii?
Statewide rent stabilization bills introduced in 2026 session (HB 2105/SB 2539) but not enacted as of Jul 2026.
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