Alaska Rent Increase & Late Fee Laws
Alaska rules on rent increases & late fees for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: No statewide rent control. Without a lease, a landlord may raise rent by any amount on at least 30 days' notice for a month-to-month tenancy. AS 34.03.290 (notice); no rent-cap statute
The rules in Alaska
| Rent control / increase limits | No statewide rent control. Without a lease, a landlord may raise rent by any amount on at least 30 days' notice for a month-to-month tenancy. No state statute preempting local rent control was verified. HB 115 (34th Legislature) proposed a 90-day notice and a once-a-year limit on increases; it was referred to House State Affairs on Feb. 26, 2025 and had no further action, and it is not among the bills the Legislature passed in 2025 or 2026 (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB%20115). Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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| Late fees | No statutory cap; the Act does not address late fees. A late fee is enforceable only if the rental agreement sets it in advance. Per the Department of Law, it should be a small flat fee that reasonably approximates the landlord's actual costs. A tenant cannot be evicted for unpaid late fees if rent is current. The 'reasonable flat fee' guidance comes from the Department of Law handbook, not a statute. Source: AS 34.03 (no provision) |
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Alaska vs. neighboring states
| State | Rent control / increase limits | Late fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | No statewide rent control. Without a lease, a landlord may raise rent by any amount on at least 30 days' notice for a month-to-month tenancy. AS 34.03.290 (notice); no rent-cap statute | No statutory cap; the Act does not address late fees. A late fee is enforceable only if the rental agreement sets it in advance. Per the Department of Law, it should be a small flat fee that reasonably approximates the landlord's actual costs. A tenant cannot be evicted for unpaid late fees if rent is current. AS 34.03 (no provision) |
| Washington | Statewide rent stabilization (HB 1217, 2025 c 209, effective May 7, 2025): no rent increase during the first 12 months of a tenancy, and increases in any 12-month period capped at 7% + CPI or 10%, whichever is less. Commerce-published maximum: 9.683% for calendar 2026 and 10% for calendar 2027. 90 days' written notice of any increase required. Manufactured/mobile home lots: 5% cap. RCW 59.18.700; RCW 59.18.710; RCW 59.18.140(3); 2025 c 209 | No statutory dollar or percentage cap for RCW 59.18 rentals. No late fee may be charged for rent paid within five days of the due date. RCW 59.18.170(2) |
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Alaska Rent Increase & Late Fee Laws FAQ
Is there rent control or a limit on rent increases in Alaska?
No statewide rent control. Without a lease, a landlord may raise rent by any amount on at least 30 days' notice for a month-to-month tenancy. (AS 34.03.290 (notice); no rent-cap statute)
Is there a limit on late fees in Alaska?
No statutory cap; the Act does not address late fees. A late fee is enforceable only if the rental agreement sets it in advance. Per the Department of Law, it should be a small flat fee that reasonably approximates the landlord's actual costs. A tenant cannot be evicted for unpaid late fees if rent is current. (AS 34.03 (no provision))
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.