How much can my landlord raise my rent in British Columbia this year?

This answer covers the law of British Columbia.

The most your landlord can raise your rent in BC for 2026 is 2.3%. The 2027 limit is 2.2%, and it does not apply to increases in 2026. The cap follows inflation, measured as the 12-month average change in the all-items Consumer Price Index for British Columbia ending in July.

To check whether your increase is legal, look at timing and form. Rent can go up only once every 12 months, counted from when your rent was first payable or from the effective date of the last lawful increase. The landlord must give notice at least 3 months before the effective date, on the Notice of rent increase, Form RTB-7. A landlord also cannot add a catch-up amount from a previous year.

A higher increase is allowed only if the director orders it or you agree to it in writing. A landlord can apply to the director for an additional increase on grounds listed in the regulation. You do not have to agree to more than the cap, and you need not pay an increase that exceeds the limit or lacks proper notice. Manufactured home park tenancies have a different cap. A lawyer can confirm how this applies to you.