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Rent Control Laws in Florida

Florida has no statewide rent cap, and state law (Fla. Stat. 125.0103 and 166.043) bars cities and counties from adopting rent control on private rental housing.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Florida at a glance

Statewide rent cap
No
No state statute capping private residential rent was found.
Local rent control banned
Yes, banned by state law
Applies to any municipality, county or other local government. Both sections were amended in 2023 (ch. 2023-17) and 2024 (ch. 2024-27).
Local rent control
None, state law bars local rent control
Inclusionary housing and other land use measures to increase affordable housing remain allowed.

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The rules in Florida

Does Florida have a statewide rent cap?

No. Statewide rent cap in Florida: no. No state statute capping private residential rent was found.

Does Florida law ban cities from adopting rent control?

Yes, banned by state law. Local rent control banned in Florida: yes, banned by state law. Applies to any municipality, county or other local government. Both sections were amended in 2023 (ch. 2023-17) and 2024 (ch. 2024-27).

Which cities in Florida have rent control?

Local rent control in Florida: None, state law bars local rent control. Inclusionary housing and other land use measures to increase affordable housing remain allowed.

Where do the Florida rent control laws come from?

The rules above come from Fla. Stat. 125.0103 and Fla. Stat. 166.043. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Local governments may still use land use tools such as inclusionary housing ordinances to increase affordable housing.

What this means in practice

Even where there is no rent control, a landlord usually cannot raise the rent during a fixed-term lease unless the lease allows it. Increases normally take effect at renewal or after written notice for a month-to-month tenancy, and notice periods are set by state law.

Rent caps and rent stabilization rules commonly have exemptions, such as buildings built in recent years, owner-occupied duplexes, or units owned by individuals rather than companies. A unit can sit in a covered city and still be exempt, so read the coverage section of the law closely.

Local rent control ordinances change through ballot measures and council votes more often than state law does. If you rent or own property in a city that regulates rent, check the city or county housing department for the current allowable increase and any registration requirements.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

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