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North Dakota Rent Increase Calculator 2025 Preempted by State

Statutory cap, exemptions, and notice rules under N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-02.1

BannedRent control preempted by state
No capLandlord may raise any amount
$756/mo Statewide median rent (ACS 2023)
2.4/10 Avg landlord risk score
Rent control is preempted by North Dakota law. Under N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-02.1, no city, county, or municipality may enact a rent increase cap. Landlords may raise rent to any amount with proper written notice.

How Rent Increases Work in North Dakota

North Dakota prohibits rent control.

Key Rules Summary

RuleRequirementSource
Statewide cap N/A — rent control banned N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-02.1
2025 maximum increase No limit —
Notice required Typically 30–60 days written notice State landlord-tenant law
Retaliation prohibited Yes — increases cannot be retaliatory or discriminatory Federal Fair Housing Act + state law

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can a landlord raise rent in North Dakota in 2025?

North Dakota law (N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-02.1) preempts local rent control, so there is no cap on rent increases. Landlords may raise rent with proper written notice.

Is rent control legal in North Dakota?

No — North Dakota (N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-02.1) expressly prohibits cities and counties from enacting rent control.

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, landlords must generally provide at least 30 days' written notice before increasing rent for month-to-month tenants. For covered units under N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-02.1, any increase above the allowable cap requires proper written notice and may require additional disclosures.

Does the rent increase cap apply to my apartment in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, there is no rent cap because rent control is preempted by state law. The increase can be any amount as long as proper notice is given and the increase is not retaliatory or discriminatory.

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Statutory data sourced from published North Dakota law (N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-02.1), BLS Consumer Price Index (2024–2025), and state agency publications. Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates for median rent. Last updated April 29, 2026. This page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.