diff --git a/ubuntutools/test/pylint.conf b/ubuntutools/test/pylint.conf
index aff16d8..1c8227c 100644
--- a/ubuntutools/test/pylint.conf
+++ b/ubuntutools/test/pylint.conf
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ignored-classes=Launchpad,BaseWrapper,PersonTeam,Distribution,Consumer,Credentia
 [FORMAT]
 
 # Maximum number of characters on a single line.
-max-line-length=80
+max-line-length=99
 
 # String used as indentation unit. This is usually "    " (4 spaces) or "\t" (1
 # tab).