The Residential Tenancy Office invites written comments, in English or French, from landlords and tenants on the 2027 maximum annual allowable rent increase. The deadline to submit comments is 4:00PM on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Under the Residential Tenancy Act, the Director of Residential Tenancy is responsible for setting the maximum annual allowable rent increase each year. This is the percentage amount that a landlord can raise the rent in a 12-month period. Under the legislation, the maximum annual allowable rent increase set by the Director cannot be more than 3%.
Comments may be submitted by email (MaximumAllowable@peirentaloffice.ca) or delivered in-person or by mail to:
Residential Tenancy Office
5th Floor, National Bank Tower
134 Kent Street, PO Box 577
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L1
Click here for information about the approved 2026 maximum annual allowable rent increase.
For more information about rent increases in Prince Edward Island, please visit: Rent Increases (peirentaloffice.ca)