How PEI's allowable increase works
Prince Edward Island sets a maximum annual allowable rent increase each year through the Residential Tenancy Office. For 2026 it is 2%, effective January 1, 2026, and it applies to all rental units, heated or unheated, including mobile home sites. For a sitting tenant this is the most a landlord can raise rent in a year without applying for more.
Going above the allowable amount
A landlord can apply to the Residential Tenancy Office for an increase greater than the annual allowable amount, but an approved additional increase cannot exceed an extra 3% above the allowable percentage. It is an evidence-based application, not an automatic right, and the tenant is notified and can respond.
Notice and frequency
A rent increase requires at least three months written notice before it takes effect, and rent can rise only once every 12 months for the same tenant. The calculator applies the 2% allowable increase and the notice and frequency rules, counting three months from today plus the twelve-month rule if you enter the last increase date.
Keeping each tenancy's rent history, notices, and key dates in one place turns a disputed increase into a lookup rather than an argument. See how Habyn handles lease management and rent tracking.