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The Rent Registry portal is open for the FY 2026-2027 registration cycle. Registration fees are due Thursday, July 2.

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Petition forms have been updated for accessibility and digital filing service.

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Qualifying landlords may petition to raise the rent ceilings for Section 8 and Shelter Plus Care rental units to the maximum rent permitted by the government agency that administers each program. 

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What Tenants in Fully Covered Units Need to Know About Their 2025 Rent Ceiling

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Help guide Rent Board services by responding to our 5-minute survey about the online Rent Registry. No experience with the Rent Registry is necessary.

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The Rent Board office will be closed to the public for the holidays from December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026.

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Understanding the 2026 AGA and the required annual security deposit interest payment due to most tenants.

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Annual increases for owner move-in and Ellis Act eviction relocation assistance payments go into effect January 1, 2026.