How much can a landlord raise rent in Georgia?

Georgia has no cap on rent increases, and cities and counties may not regulate rents on private housing. During a lease, rent can rise only if the lease allows it. A tenant without a fixed term (tenancy at will) must get 60 days' notice of an increase, and an increase within three months of a protected tenant action is presumed retaliatory.

Law checked against the statute text and official sources on November 7, 2026. Last site change: November 7, 2026 (changelog).

Not legal advice. This page summarizes state law and the largest local rules. Leases, local ordinances and subsidized-housing rules can add limits. Check the linked sources or ask a local tenant or landlord organization before you act.

No capStatewide limit on rent increases

60 days (tenancy at will)Written notice before an increase

PreemptedLocal rent control

Is there a cap on rent increases in Georgia?

No Georgia law caps the amount of a residential rent increase. The lease decides whether and how often rent may change during its term (Georgia Department of Community Affairs).

Local rent control

None. Counties and cities may not enact or enforce ordinances regulating rents on privately owned residential property (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-19).

How much notice is required?

A tenancy at will ends on 60 days' notice from the landlord (30 days from the tenant) (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7). According to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, a tenant at will must therefore receive 60 days' notice of a rent increase.

How often can rent go up?

No statutory limit.

During a fixed-term lease

Only if the lease allows it (Georgia Department of Community Affairs).

Retaliatory increases

Retaliation for good-faith repair requests, code complaints, tenant organizing or exercising legal rights is prohibited (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-24). An increase within three months of such an action is presumed retaliatory unless the landlord shows otherwise; increases under the written lease, building-wide increases and government housing programs are excepted. Remedy: one month's rent plus $500, costs and possibly attorney's fees.

Other rules to know

Since the Safe at Home Act (2024), security deposits are limited to two months' rent (Georgia Department of Community Affairs).

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Sources: Georgia DCA: Landlord Tenant Handbook (2024) · O.C.G.A. § 44-7-19 (unofficial code text) · § 44-7-7 (unofficial code text) · § 44-7-24 (unofficial code text)