How much can a landlord raise rent in Austria? The short answer: ~2.7% (VPI (Verbraucherpreisindex)), with 14 days notice required. Here's the full breakdown of Austria's rent increase rules for 2026.
Get RentFlow — free Get it on Google Play| Maximum rent increase | ~2.7% (VPI (Verbraucherpreisindex)) |
| Benchmark / index | VPI (Verbraucherpreisindex) |
| Notice required | 14 days |
| How often increases are allowed | Once every 24 months |
| Rent control | Yes |
ℹ️ Values are approximate and index rates change frequently. Always verify the current figure with the official source before applying an increase. (Data: 2026-Q3.)
Rent capped under MRG (Mietrechtsgesetz) for older buildings. New buildings partly exempt. Index-linked increases based on VPI. Very strong tenant protections — rent courts can review increases.
Mietrechtsgesetz (MRG) §16, WGG
In Austria, the rent increase limit is: ~2.7% (VPI (Verbraucherpreisindex)). Rent capped under MRG (Mietrechtsgesetz) for older buildings. New buildings partly exempt. Index-linked increases based on VPI. Very strong tenant protections — rent courts can review increases.
Austria requires 14 days written notice before a rent increase takes effect. Increases are generally allowed once every 24 months.
Yes — Austria has rent control measures.
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