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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Missouri

We found no Missouri statute aimed at rent increases, so a month-to-month rent change follows the one month's written notice needed to end the tenancy.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Missouri at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 1 month to end tenancy
No rent increase statute. Based on written notice ending the tenancy on a rent date at least one month after receipt.
Longer notice rule
No longer notice rule
No statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies.
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
State law bars counties and cities from regulating the amount of rent for private rental property.

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The rules in Missouri

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Missouri?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Missouri: No specific statute; 1 month to end tenancy. No rent increase statute. Based on written notice ending the tenancy on a rent date at least one month after receipt.

Does Missouri require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in Missouri: No longer notice rule. No statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies.

Does Missouri limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Missouri: no statewide cap. State law bars counties and cities from regulating the amount of rent for private rental property.

Where do the Missouri rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Mo. Rev. Stat. 441.060 and Mo. Rev. Stat. 441.043. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

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