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State rules

Rent increases in Florida

State law bars local rent caps. An increase above 5% needs 30 days' written notice.

Check an increase in Florida

The rules, in one table

Amount capNo cap on the amount.
Notice for an increase30 days for an increase of 5% or less; 30 days above that.
FrequencyNo statewide frequency limit beyond the notice and lease rules.
Retaliation windowRetaliation is barred, as everywhere; the presumption window varies — document your dates.
Local rent capsBarred by state preemption.
SourcesFla. Stat. § 83.46

Manufactured-home lots

Chapter 723 is its own world: 90 days' notice for a lot-rent increase, a filed prospectus, and a dispute path — see the parks module.

Own a manufactured home on a rented lot? Florida has a dedicated park file: lot-rent rules for Florida parks.

Rules checked October 2026

Sources: Fla. Stat. § 83.46. Information, not legal advice.