DoD Raises Rent Caps to $10,542 for Service Members' Protection
Published Date: 3/10/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, the Department of Defense raised the maximum monthly rent limit for service members under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to $10,542.60. This change helps protect military families from eviction during service by adjusting for housing price inflation. If you’re a service member renting a home, this new limit means stronger housing protections and updated rent rules for 2026.
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SCRA Rent Threshold Raised to $10,542.60
If you are a service member renting a home, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) rent cap is $10,542.60 per month as of January 1, 2026. Under the SCRA, a landlord may not evict a service member (or the service member's family) during military service except by court order for residences with monthly rent at or below $10,542.60. The law originally applied to rents of $2,400 or less; this notice publishes the adjusted 2026 amount.
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