Mississippi rent increase rules

30 days rent-increase notice.

Mississippi has no rent control. Month-to-month increases require 30 days' notice.

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount at renewal.

Your next step: Confirm 30 days' notice for a month-to-month change.

Source: Miss. Code § 89-8-19. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

More Mississippi rights: Mississippi security deposit · Mississippi eviction · Mississippi repairs · Mississippi entry notice.

Rent increase in nearby states: Louisiana (10 days rent-increase notice) · Alabama (30 days rent-increase notice) · Tennessee (30 days rent-increase notice) · Arkansas (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026