If you’re a tenant in Alaska, understanding your rights when it comes to rent increases is essential. Unlike some other states, Alaska does not have statewide rent control laws.
This means that landlords in Alaska are not limited in how much they can raise rent, but they must follow specific notice requirements and ensure their actions are legal. Here’s everything you need to know about rent increases in Alaska in 2025.
No Statewide Rent Control or Caps
As of 2025, Alaska does not have any statewide rent control laws. This means there are no statewide limits on how much a landlord can increase the rent, whether it’s a fixed amount or a percentage.
While local governments (such as cities or boroughs) do have the authority to create their own rent control ordinances, no city or borough in Alaska has implemented rent control laws. This includes major cities like Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks. So, if you’re living in any of these areas, be prepared for rent increases that are not capped by any state law.
Notice Requirements for Rent Increases
Even though there are no rent caps in Alaska, landlords must provide proper notice before increasing rent. The notice requirements are as follows:
Month-to-month tenancies: Landlords must give at least 30 days’ written notice before a rent increase takes effect.
Week-to-week tenancies: The required notice is at least 14 days.
Fixed-term leases: For leases such as a one-year lease, rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless the lease itself specifically allows for such increases. Any rent increase would only take effect at the time of lease renewal.
Legal Protections for Tenants
Even though rent increases aren’t limited by law in Alaska, there are still legal protections for tenants:
Retaliatory Rent Increases: A landlord cannot increase rent in retaliation for a tenant exercising their legal rights, such as reporting unsafe living conditions. If you feel your rent was raised as retaliation, you may have grounds for a legal challenge.
Discriminatory Rent Increases: Landlords are prohibited from increasing rent based on discrimination. This includes any increases based on race, religion, sex, disability, or other protected classes. If you suspect that your rent increase is discriminatory, you may want to seek legal assistance.
Notice Requirements: As mentioned earlier, landlords must provide proper written notice before implementing a rent increase. For month-to-month rentals, this notice must be given at least 30 days before the increase takes effect.
Sources:
1. https://www.hemlane.com/resources/alaska-rent-control-laws/
2. https://www.steadily.com/blog/how-much-can-a-landlord-raise-rent-in-alaska
3. https://alaskalawhelp.org/resource/frequently-asked-questions-about-landlord-and
