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Rent increase calculator

Estimate the increase suggested by the TAL for 2026 (base rate 3.1%) and compare it with what your landlord proposes. Before you reply, read your tenant rights.

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Capital improvements; amortized at 5%/year

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Enter the new rent to compare

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Base (3.1%)$37.20/mo

Suggested increase (TAL)

+$37.20

+3.1 %

Suggested new rent

$1,237/mo

Author's note: receiving an increase notice doesn't mean you have to accept it. You have one month to respond, and silence counts as acceptance — so don't let it sit. If the increase clearly exceeds the suggested rate with no major work, refuse in writing and let the landlord take it to the TAL.

What this calculator includes

  • The 2026 TAL suggestion for your rent
  • Your landlord's proposed increase
  • The monthly and annual difference
  • Whether the proposal is above or below the benchmark

Sources and references

TAL — official rent-increase calculation tooltal.gouv.qc.ca
TAL — 2026 rent-adjustment calculationtal.gouv.qc.ca

Non-binding estimate of the 2026 base rate (3.1%) plus major work (5%/yr). The official TAL calculation includes other components specific to your unit; in case of disagreement, the TAL is the authority.

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What to do next

Three useful next steps:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions about this tool

Answers to the questions readers ask most often about this calculator — what it computes, the figures used, and how to use it.

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What rent increase does the TAL suggest in 2026?+
For 2026, the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) set the base rate at 3.1% for renewed leases. This percentage applies to the current rent; other elements (major work, tax or insurance increases above the base rate) can be added.
Am I required to accept the proposed increase?+
No. In Quebec, you can refuse the increase in writing within one month of receiving the notice. The lease then renews on terms to be set, and it is up to the landlord to apply to the TAL if they want to impose the increase. The base rate is only a suggestion: neither you nor the landlord is bound to apply it as-is.
How are major work and taxes treated?+
Since 2026, capital expenditures (major work) are amortized at a fixed 5% per year. For municipal and school taxes and insurance, only the portion of the increase exceeding the base rate is counted. This tool estimates the base plus major work; for the exact line-by-line calculation, use the official TAL tool.
Is this result an official determination?+
No. It is an estimate to help you negotiate. The official TAL calculation considers several components (income, building expenses, energy, etc.) specific to your unit. In case of disagreement, the TAL decides.
Is my data saved?+
No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser: no information is sent to or stored on our servers.