Rent increase rules in Kentucky
Verified against KRS § 383.695 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Kentucky has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: No statewide statute; in URLTA-adopting jurisdictions (e.g., Louisville, Lexington), 30-day month-to-month termination notice (KRS § 383.695) is the effective floor
- Statute: KRS § 383.695 · source
Local rent control preempted (KRS § 65.875).
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Kentucky?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Local rent control preempted (KRS § 65.875).
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Kentucky?
No statewide statute; in URLTA-adopting jurisdictions (e.g., Louisville, Lexington), 30-day month-to-month termination notice (KRS § 383.695) is the effective floor. (KRS § 383.695)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky?
Local rent control preempted (KRS § 65.875).
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