Rent increases

2026 rent increase limit

Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act would remove the rent cap. If passed, the rent cap will no longer be in effect starting December 1, 2026.

Notices of rent increase served before December 1, 2026, must follow the rent cap and may be up to 2.6 per cent.

Landlords can apply for "above index" rent increases for extraordinary expenses, up to 3 per cent above the rent index for a maximum of 3 years.

For more information, read the rent increases information sheet.

When landlords can increase rent

Rent cannot be increased for the first 12 months after a landlord and tenant enter into a new tenancy agreement. Afterwards, rent can only increase once a year.

Landlords cannot use algorithmic computer technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to set a rental amount.

If a landlord wishes to increase rent, they must give the tenant a Notice of rent increase at least 3 months before the increase comes into effect.

If additional tenants move in, paying or collecting additional rent is not considered a rent increase.

Sublets and shared accommodations

Rent increase rules for sublets are the same as for other tenancies.

• Visit the shared accommodations fact sheet

Housing agencies

Housing agencies include:

• Yukon Housing Corporation;
• Kwanlin Dün First Nation; and
• Grey Mountain Housing Society.

Housing agencies are exempt from rental increase regulations when the rent is tied to:

• the tenant's income; or
• the income of the tenant's household.

For more information

View the:

• 2026 rent index
• rent increases information sheet;
• Residential Tenancies Act; and
• Residential Tenancies Regulation.