Published · Feb 2, 2026

DC publishes 2026 caps: 4.1%, or 2.1% for elderly and disabled tenants

The Rental Housing Commission's 2026 figures apply to increases taking effect from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027: 4.1% (CPI-W plus 2%) for most rent-controlled units and 2.1% for elderly or disabled tenants.

From the official source

1. DC Office of the Tenant AdvocateRHC Publishes New Rent Increase Caps ↗

   “For all other rent-controlled units (those occupied by non-elderly/without disability tenants), the maximum standard rent increase will be 4.1% (CPI-W + 2%).”

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Also on the official pages

• “Rent Control Year 2026 (starting May 1, 2026, & ending April 30, 2027)”

• “2.1% cap for elderly / disability tenants”

• “Monday, Feb 2, 2026”

Current caps

• Washington, DC: current cap 4.1% · calculator

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