Look up maximum security deposit amounts, return deadlines, and key rules for all 50 states to ensure you're staying compliant.
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| State | Maximum deposit | Return deadline | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 month | 60 days | Not required |
| Alaska | 2 months | 14 days | Not required unless held 1+ years |
| Arizona | 1.5 months | 14 days | Not required |
| Arkansas | 2 months | 60 days | Not required |
| California | 1 month | 21 days | Not required statewide (some cities require it) |
| Colorado | No limit | 30 days | Not required unless lease states otherwise |
| Connecticut | 2 months | 30 days | Must pay annual interest |
| Delaware | 1 month | 20 days | Not required |
| District of Columbia | 1 month | 45 days | Must pay annual interest |
| Florida | No limit | 15-30 days | Required if held in interest-bearing account |
| Georgia | No limit | 30 days | Not required |
| Hawaii | 1 month | 14 days | Not required |
| Idaho | No limit | 21 days | Not required |
| Illinois | No limit | 30-45 days | Required if 25+ units and held 6+ months |
| Indiana | No limit | 45 days | Not required |
| Iowa | 2 months | 30 days | Must pay interest if held 5+ years |
| Kansas | 1 month | 30 days | Not required |
| Kentucky | No limit | 30-60 days | Not required |
| Louisiana | No limit | 30 days | Not required |
| Maine | 2 months | 30 days | Not required unless agreed in lease |
| Maryland | 2 months | 45 days | Must pay interest at rate of 1.5% simple if $50+ held 6+ months |
| Massachusetts | 1 month | 30 days | Must pay 5% annual interest or actual interest earned |
| Michigan | 1.5 months | 30 days | Not required but must hold in regulated institution |
| Minnesota | No limit | 21 days | Must pay 1% simple interest after first year |
| Mississippi | No limit | 45 days | Not required |
| Missouri | 2 months | 30 days | Not required |
| Montana | No limit | 30 days | Not required unless held 1+ year |
| Nebraska | 1 month | 14 days | Not required |
| Nevada | 3 months | 30 days | Not required |
| New Hampshire | 1 month | 30 days | Not required unless held in escrow |
| New Jersey | 1.5 months | 30 days | Must pay annual interest or invest in approved account |
| New Mexico | 1 month | 30 days | Must pay annual interest if held 1+ year |
| New York | 1 month | 14 days | Must hold in interest-bearing account |
| North Carolina | 2 months | 30 days | Required if held in trust account |
| North Dakota | 1 month | 30 days | Not required unless over $1,500/mo |
| Ohio | No limit | 30 days | Must pay 5% annual interest if deposit > $50 and tenancy > 6 months |
| Oklahoma | No limit | 45 days | Not required |
| Oregon | No limit | 31 days | Not required |
| Pennsylvania | 2 months | 30 days | Must pay interest after 2+ years |
| Rhode Island | 1 month | 20 days | Not required |
| South Carolina | No limit | 30 days | Not required |
| South Dakota | 1 month | 14 days | Not required |
| Tennessee | No limit | 30 days | Not required (but must hold separately if 25+ units) |
| Texas | No limit | 30 days | Not required |
| Utah | No limit | 30 days | Not required |
| Vermont | No limit | 14 days | Not required |
| Virginia | 2 months | 45 days | Not required unless 50+ units |
| Washington | No limit | 21 days | Not required |
| West Virginia | No limit | 60 days | Not required |
| Wisconsin | No limit | 21 days | Not required |
| Wyoming | No limit | 30 days | Not required |