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HB 2996

Establishes limits on residential rent increases during lease renewal

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chanel Mosley

Missouri bill limits how much landlords can raise rent when leases renew, aiming to reduce tenant displacement while potentially affecting rental housing investment and supply.

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Bill Summary · HB 2996

Legislative bill overview

HB 2996 would impose legal caps on how much landlords can increase rent when residential leases renew in Missouri. The bill restricts annual rent increase percentages during lease renewal periods, establishing a state-level limit on residential rental rate changes.

Why is this important

Housing affordability is a growing concern in many markets, and rent control mechanisms directly affect tenant stability and housing costs. The policy also impacts landlord revenues, property investment decisions, and the rental housing supply available to prospective tenants in Missouri.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on housing supply: Rent caps may discourage new construction and property maintenance investment, potentially reducing available rental units
  • Market fairness debate: Landlords argue caps prevent them from recovering costs (inflation, taxes, maintenance); tenants argue uncapped increases create displacement and hardship
  • Implementation complexity: Questions about enforcement mechanisms, exemptions (new construction, different property types), and whether caps apply uniformly across urban and rural areas
  • Federalism concerns: Some argue housing policy should remain local; others contend state-level standards are necessary for consistency

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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