Mexico caps rent increases for nomads at the inflation rate

Mexico City keeps rent increases tied to inflation

Mexico City’s rent-control rules now cap annual increases on residential leases at the previous year’s inflation rate set by Mexico’s central bank. The reforms amended Articles 2448 D and 2448 F of the city’s Civil Code and were published in the Official Gazette on Aug. 28, 2024.

Landlords must register lease agreements in a digital government registry. The city says the data isn't public and the Supreme Court upheld the changes as constitutional in February 2026.

Who feels the cap most

The rules mainly affect long-term residential tenants, including expats and digital nomads on yearly leases. That matters most in neighborhoods like Roma, Condesa and Juárez, where rents have climbed fast and World Cup preparations have added more pressure.

Short-term stays are largely outside the policy. Airbnb guests and other tourists on brief visits are still renting outside the residential-leasing system, while landlords and developers face tighter limits on how much they can raise rents.

What landlords and tenants need to know

Existing contracts had to be entered in the registry within 90 days of the decree, while new leases must be registered within 30 days of signing. The city had 30 days to set up the digital platform after publication.

For tenants, the main gain is predictability. For landlords, noncompliance can bring administrative or criminal penalties if data is misused, so the paperwork now matters as much as the price cap. Read our full Mexico guide for the complete picture and check visa updates for more coverage.