Fair rent for your ZIP
We use HUD's newest fair market rents. Most ZIP codes have their own number.
Check a rent and print a rent increase letter.
Type a ZIP code, the number of bedrooms, and the rent now. See HUD's fair market rent for that ZIP and what the rent would be if it kept up with prices. Then print a polite letter.
Free for 1 rent check a month. One letter is $9. Pro is $7 a month. See prices
Three steps
- Step 1: Type. Type the ZIP code, the number of bedrooms, the rent now, and the month you last set the rent.
- Step 2: Check. See HUD's fair market rent for that ZIP, and the rent if it had kept up with prices since then.
- Step 3: Print. Pick the new rent and press the big button. You get a letter to print or save as a PDF.
Fair market rent by ZIP code, and a letter
Numbers from HUD fiscal year 2027 fair market rents (in use from October 2026) and the Consumer Price Index through August 2026.
Kept up with prices
We use the government's price index (CPI) to show what the rent would be if it went up with prices.
A polite letter
A clear, kind letter with the old rent, the new rent, and the date it starts.
Check your local rules
We show numbers only. Some states and cities limit rent increases or need more notice. Check your local rules before you send a letter.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents (fiscal year 2027). Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U, through August 2026. HUD and BLS do not endorse this tool.
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Questions
What is fair market rent?
It is a number HUD sets each year for each area. It is close to the middle of what rent costs there, for a home of that size. HUD uses it for housing vouchers.
Where do the numbers come from?
Fair market rents come from HUD. Price changes come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (CPI-U). They are built into the page, so nothing is looked up live.
How much can I raise the rent?
We don't say. Some states and cities cap rent increases or need more notice. Check your local rules before you send the letter.
Can I do many units at once?
Yes, with Pro. Upload a CSV file with one unit on each line. You get one letter for each unit, ready to print.
Do you see my tenants' names?
No. The letter is made inside this browser tab. We only get a count, so we can count your free checks.
Is this legal advice?
No. It shows numbers and makes a letter. It does not tell you what the law allows where you live.
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Check a rentStep-by-step guides
Check a rent against HUD's fair market rent and prices. Then write a clear, kind rent increase letter.