Indiana Rent Increase Rules: Caps, Notice Periods & Limits (2026)

How much a landlord can raise rent, and what notice they must give

At a glance

Rent cap: 印第安纳无州级租金上限，且 32-31-1-20 禁止地方租金管制（除非州议会授权）。
Statewide notice law: Yes — see the notice rules below
Governing statute: I.C. § 32-31-1-20

Who this covers — and who it does not

This page covers rent increases in Indiana for a residential tenancy — whether there is a cap, and what notice a landlord must give.

It does not cover commercial leases, subsidised housing (which follows federal rules), or any city whose local ordinance differs from the state rule.

Is there a rent cap?

印第安纳无州级租金上限，且 32-31-1-20 禁止地方租金管制（除非州议会授权）。

房东可任意设定涨租幅度；仅规范报复性涨租（32-31-8.5）与终止通知。

I.C. § 32-31-1-20 ↗

Notice a landlord must give

印第安纳无专门涨租通知天数。月租涨租须走 32-31-1-1 的 1 个月终止通知；固定期租约内不得涨租（除非租约明含条款）。

I.C. § 32-31-1-1 ↗

Local rules that override the state rule

32-31-1-20 禁止地方管制租金，故无地方条例可 override 州法。

I.C. § 32-31-1-20 ↗

Sources and how to verify them

Every figure on this page comes from the official text or a state court opinion, not from a summary. The table below lists each provision used and the date it was last checked.

Statute	Last verified	Source
I.C. § 32-31-1-20	2026-10-16	official text ↗
I.C. § 32-31-1-1	2026-10-16	official text ↗

Where the official text and a secondary summary disagree, this page follows the official text and says so. Where a provision admits of more than one reading, that is flagged rather than smoothed over.

When you need a lawyer instead of a tool

A self-help guide is the right starting point for understanding your position. Get legal help if:

You have received an eviction notice — the timeline is now court-driven
The dispute involves discrimination, unsafe conditions or retaliation
Your landlord has filed anything in court already
You are unsure whether a local ordinance changes the state rule

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Common questions

Is there a rent cap in Indiana?

印第安纳无州级租金上限，且 32-31-1-20 禁止地方租金管制（除非州议会授权）。

How much notice must a Indiana landlord give before raising rent?

印第安纳无专门涨租通知天数。月租涨租须走 32-31-1-1 的 1 个月终止通知；固定期租约内不得涨租（除非租约明含条款）。