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Takoma Park · City ordinance

What's the maximum rent increase in Takoma Park for 2026–27?

3%

Official figure · checked Oct 18, 2026Updated Oct 13, 2026

Takoma Park's rent increase allowance is 3% for rent increases from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (corrected from an earlier 3.3%), once per year with two months' written notice.

In effect
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Next change
July 1, 2027
Set by
City of Takoma Park Housing and Community Development · City ordinance
Last checked
October 18, 2026

Where 3% sits

The rent increase allowance for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (corrected from 3.3%).

Rent increase allowance (Jul 2026 – Jun 2027)3%

Recent changes

What changed in Takoma Park

Published

Takoma Park corrects its 2026–27 rent increase allowance to 3.0%

Takoma Park says its notice for the rent stabilization allowance starting July 1, 2026 gave the figure as 3.3%, but after recalculating it is 3.0%. The allowance applies to increases from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The city's news item was last updated October 13, 2026.

Official source: City of Takoma Park, MD (Housing and Community Development): New Rent Stabilization Allowance Starting July 1, 2026 ↗

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§ 1 · The formula

How the Takoma Park cap is calculated

100% of CPI

100% of the change in CPI (BLS) from March to March. For March 2025 – March 2026 that is 3.0%; the city first published 3.3% and corrected it.

Law: Takoma Park Rent Stabilization (City Code ch. 6.20).

§ 2 · Coverage

Who it covers, and who's exempt

Covered

  • Multi-family rental facilities with two or more units and individual rental condominium units

Main exemptions & conditions

  • Single-family houses
  • Accessory apartments
  • Duplexes when one unit is the owner's primary residence

§ 3 · Timing

Notice, and when it changes next

Notice: A two-month written notice before the increase (City Code 6.20.050(C)). Only one increase per year.

Next change: The next allowance applies to increases from July 1, 2027.

§ 4 · Sources

Official sources

  1. City of Takoma Park, MD · headline figure Rent Stabilization: Rent Increase Allowance ↗
    “The current rent increase allowance is 3% and applies to all rent increases occurring between July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.”
    Last checked October 18, 2026 · takomaparkmd.gov
  2. City of Takoma Park, MD (Housing and Community Development) · correction, frequency New Rent Stabilization Allowance Starting July 1, 2026 ↗
    “The notice stated that it was 3.3% , however, after recalculating the percentage, it is 3.0% .”
    Last checked October 18, 2026 · takomaparkmd.gov

See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.

§ 5 · Questions

Frequently asked

What is the maximum rent increase in Takoma Park for 2026–27?

Takoma Park's rent increase allowance is 3% for rent increases from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (corrected from an earlier 3.3%), once per year with two months' written notice.

How is the Takoma Park rent cap calculated?

100% of the change in CPI (BLS) from March to March. For March 2025 – March 2026 that is 3.0%; the city first published 3.3% and corrected it.

Which rentals are exempt from the Takoma Park cap?

Single-family houses. Accessory apartments. Duplexes when one unit is the owner's primary residence.

When does the Takoma Park rent cap change next?

The next allowance applies to increases from July 1, 2027.

Where does this Takoma Park figure come from?

From City of Takoma Park, MD: “Rent Stabilization: Rent Increase Allowance”, which we last checked on October 18, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.

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