Official reference · Last checked: October 4, 2026
Manitoba rent increase 2027: the 3.0% guideline
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Manitoba rent increase guideline for 2027: 3.0%
Per the Manitoba Residential Tenancies Branch, the 2027 guideline is 3.0 per cent, effective January 1, 2027. Units renting for $2,000 or more per month are exempt, as are units in buildings first occupied after March 2005 and some other types of housing. Tenants must receive written notice at least three months before an increase takes effect, and in most cases rent can only go up once a year.
Source: gov.mb.ca, Rent increase guideline · Last checked: October 4, 2026
Example
$1,500 × 3.0% = $45, so the new rent is up to $1,545 a month from January 1, 2027. For an increase on January 1, the tenant must receive the notice on or before September 30.
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Frequently asked questions
Is my unit covered by the 2027 guideline?
Most rented apartments, rooms, houses and duplexes are. Units renting for $2,000 or more a month, units in buildings first occupied after March 2005 and some social or co-op housing are exempt. Source: gov.mb.ca.
Can a landlord ask for more than 3.0%?
Landlords can apply for a larger increase if they can show the guideline will not cover the cost increases they have had. Source: gov.mb.ca.
Is RentGuard legal advice?
No. RentGuard is a platform that supports landlords and tenants in their rental situations with a set of rental tools: calculations, key dates, documents and links to the official pages. Information and guided support - not legal advice.