Wyoming Rent Increase Laws

Wyoming Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: January 11, 2024 by Jessica Menefee

Rent Increase Facts Answer
Reason Needed? No
Maximum Amount None
Required Notice No Statute

Does Wyoming Have Rent Control?

Wyoming does not have rent control laws limiting the amount landlords request. However, state law does not prohibit local governments from establishing rent control laws.

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When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Wyoming?

Landlords in Wyoming can raise the rent at any time, as long as they comply with the following:

  • Aren’t raising rent for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons
  • Give reasonable notice
  • Wait until the end of the lease term (unless otherwise specified in the lease)

example

30 days before the end of a year-long lease, a landlord sends a notice that rent will increase by 9% if they choose to renew the lease.

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Wyoming?

Landlords in Wyoming may not raise the rent if:

  • It is done in response to a protected tenant action, such as filing a complaint. This is known as “retaliation“.
  • It is during the middle of a lease’s fixed term (unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement).
  • The increase is applied in a way that discriminates against one of the protected classes specified in the Fair Housing Act.

How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Wyoming?

Landlords in Wyoming can increase the rent as often as they choose as long as they don’t increase the rent during the lease term.

How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, landlords cannot raise the rent during a lease term. State law does not require a specific notice period before raising the rent.

How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, landlords can raise the rent by any amount. There is no legal limit or cap on the amount of a rent increase.