Annual update of formula rent and rent cap levels
This page includes information on annual percentage increases for formula rent and rent cap levels.
In September each year the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure is set which is used to establish limits on rents for social housing. The Rent Standard sets out requirements for how social rents should be increased.
Formula rent is used to calculate social rents. Rent caps set the maximum that can be charged for a social rent. These figures change annually because they are linked to CPI. The limit on annual rent increase documents include:
- How much formula rent must be increased by in the year
- Additional data needed to work out formula rent for new properties
- The social rent caps for the year
Current annual update of formula rent and rent cap levels
Documents relating to the annual percentage increases used to update formula rent and rent cap levels in 2026-27.
Previous annual updates of formula rent and rent cap levels
Documents relating to the previous annual percentage increases used to update formula rent and rent cap levels.