Rent increase rules in Idaho
Verified against Idaho Code § 55-307(2) (renumbered to § 55-304 in 2025 recodification) and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Idaho has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: 30 days' written notice of any residential rent increase; 90 days for mobile-home lots
- Statute: Idaho Code § 55-307(2) (renumbered to § 55-304 in 2025 recodification) · source
Same statute preempts local rent regulation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Idaho?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Same statute preempts local rent regulation.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Idaho?
30 days' written notice of any residential rent increase; 90 days for mobile-home lots. (Idaho Code § 55-307(2) (renumbered to § 55-304 in 2025 recodification))
Can rent be raised during a lease in Idaho?
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 Idaho?
Same statute preempts local rent regulation.
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