Idaho Rent Increase Notice

A free Idaho rent increase notice that follows Idaho law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.

What Idaho law says

Notice before a rent increase	For residential leases, the landlord must give the tenant written notice at least 30 days before a rent increase takes effect, and at least 30 days before not renewing the lease. For other month-to-month leases, the general rule allows changing terms on 15 days' written notice before the end of the month. Local governments may not enact rent control (§ 55-306). Source: Idaho Code § 55-304 (formerly § 55-307; redesignated 2025)
Rent control / increase limits	Local rent control is preempted. Cities, counties and other local governments may not adopt or enforce laws that set the rent, fees or deposits owners may charge on private residential property, or compel owners to participate in optional federal housing assistance programs. No statewide cap. Source: Idaho Code § 55-306

Notice before a rent increase

For residential leases, the landlord must give the tenant written notice at least 30 days before a rent increase takes effect, and at least 30 days before not renewing the lease. For other month-to-month leases, the general rule allows changing terms on 15 days' written notice before the end of the month. Local governments may not enact rent control (§ 55-306).

Source: Idaho Code § 55-304 (formerly § 55-307; redesignated 2025)

Rent control / increase limits

Local rent control is preempted. Cities, counties and other local governments may not adopt or enforce laws that set the rent, fees or deposits owners may charge on private residential property, or compel owners to participate in optional federal housing assistance programs. No statewide cap.

Source: Idaho Code § 55-306

Fill in your letter

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To: [tenant name(s)]

Premises: [rental address]

Your rent will change from $[current rent] to $[new rent] per [month], starting [effective date].

This notice is given under Idaho Code § 55-304 (formerly § 55-307; redesignated 2025). If a fixed-term lease is in effect, the new rent starts only when the lease allows a change.

All other terms of your tenancy stay the same.

Questions: [landlord name, phone, email].

Date: [today's date]
Landlord or agent: [your name]
Signature: ____________________

How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.

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