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Rent Late Fee Calculator

Check your state's legal late-fee cap and grace period, then calculate a compliant late fee. Charging more than the cap can make the whole fee unenforceable — so get it right. Free, no signup.

We'll check it against your state's legal cap.

Maximum lawful late fee

No fixed cap

No fixed statutory cap — the fee must be reasonable and stated in the lease.

Not legal advice. LandlordKit provides general informational tools, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant laws change and vary by city and county. Verify the cited statute and consult a licensed attorney before acting on any result.

Late fee caps by state

Alabama—Alaska—Arizona—Arkansas—California—Colorado$50/5%Connecticut$50/5%Delaware5%District of Columbia5%Florida—Georgia—Hawaii8%Idaho—Illinois—Indiana—Iowa—Kansas—Kentucky—Louisiana—Maine4%Maryland5%Massachusetts—Michigan—Minnesota8%Mississippi—Missouri—Montana—Nebraska—Nevada5%New Hampshire—New Jersey—New Mexico10%New York$50/5%North Carolina$15/5%North Dakota—Ohio—Oklahoma—Oregon—Pennsylvania—Rhode Island—South Carolina—South Dakota—Tennessee10%Texas—Utah—Vermont—Virginia10%Washington—West Virginia—Wisconsin—Wyoming—

Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a late rent payment?+

It depends on the state. Some cap late fees at a percentage of rent (e.g. Maine 4%, Nevada 5%) or a flat amount (New York: the lesser of $50 or 5%); many states have no fixed cap but require the fee to be reasonable. Pick your state for the exact limit.

Can a late fee be higher than the state cap if it's in the lease?+

No. A lease term setting a late fee above the legal limit is generally void and unenforceable.

Is the calculator free?+

Yes — free and no signup required.