August 26, 2025

The Province of British Columbia has announced that the maximum allowable rent increase for 2026 is 2.3%.

Key points to know:

• Rent can only be increased 12 months after the last increase or when the rent was first established.
• Landlords must give tenants three full months’ notice before the increase takes effect.
• The official Rent Increase Form must be used.
• Example: If notice is served in September 2025 (for rent due on the 1st), the increase can take effect January 1, 2026.

For landlords planning a higher increase due to capital expenditures, a separate application process applies.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/rent-rtb/rent-increases