diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 06278c66..771e2060 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -17,5 +17,5 @@ python-neutronclient>=2.3.4,<3
 python-heatclient>=0.2.3
 six>=1.5.2
 stevedore>=0.14
-SQLAlchemy>=0.7.8,<=0.8.99
+SQLAlchemy>=0.7.8,<=0.9.99
 WebOb>=1.2.3