How much can you raise the rent?
Since 1 March 2026, rent rises across Ireland are capped. The Rent Pressure Zone system was replaced by nationwide rent control. Pop in your current rent to see the most you can charge at your next review.
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How the cap works in 2026
From 1 March 2026, Rent Pressure Zones were replaced by a single nationwide rent-control system covering every private and student tenancy. For a standard tenancy, the rent can rise once every 12 months by the lower of 2% or the rate of inflation (CPI).
CPI was 3.7% in the year to April 2026 (CSO). That's at or above 2%, so right now the 2% ceiling is what applies.
When this calculator doesn't apply
- Newly built apartments and student accommodation first let from 10 June 2025 are exempt from the 2% cap and can rise by the full rate of inflation.
- At the start of a brand-new tenancy, and once every six years, a landlord can reset to the market rent.
- If your area only came under rent control in the last two years, the first review may not be due until 24 months after the rent was last set.
For those cases, or to confirm your exact figure, use the official RTB rent-setting guidance.
Rules current as of 11 June 2026.
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This is general information for Irish landlords, not legal or financial advice. The rules change, so check the current position with the RTB before you act.