Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protections in Minnesota

Last updated: February 2026

Minnesota has rent stabilization in St. Paul, plus statewide tenant protections including reasonable notice requirements and habitability standards.

🏘️ City Rent Stabilization Guides

St. Paul and Minneapolis both have rent stabilization ordinances in Minnesota. Select a city to learn more:

• Rent Stabilization in St. Paul, Minnesota

Statewide Resources

• 📚 Minnesota Rent Stabilization Laws (Complete Statewide Guide) – Overview of rent stabilization in Minnesota, including St. Paul's ordinance and statewide tenant protections

Check your address to see what protections may apply.

About St. Paul's Rent Stabilization Ordinance

St. Paul's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Chapter 193A) was approved by voters in November 2021 and took effect on January 1, 2023. The ordinance:

• Limits rent increases to 3% per 12-month period (standard)
• Allows exceptions for landlords who can demonstrate a need for reasonable return on investment
• Exempts properties built after December 31, 2004
• Is enforced by the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI)

Read our detailed guide to St. Paul's rent stabilization ordinance for complete information about coverage, exemptions, exceptions, and how to file a complaint.

Other Minnesota Cities

Minneapolis enacted its own rent stabilization ordinance (Chapter 244, effective May 1, 2022), limiting rent increases to 3% per year for most covered units. See our full guide:

• Tenant Rights in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Other major Minnesota cities — including Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, St. Cloud, Eagan, and Woodbury — do not have rent stabilization ordinances. Tenant rights for those cities are governed by Minnesota state law (Minn. Stat. Chapter 504B).

• Tenant Rights in Apple Valley — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Blaine — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Bloomington — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Brooklyn Center — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Brooklyn Park — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Burnsville — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Chaska — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Columbia Heights — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Coon Rapids — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Cottage Grove — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Duluth — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Eagan — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Eden Prairie — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Edina — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Fridley — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Inver Grove Heights — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Lakeville — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Mankato — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Maple Grove — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Maplewood — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Minnetonka — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Moorhead — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Plymouth — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Prior Lake — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Richfield — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Rochester — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Roseville — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Shoreview — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in South St. Paul — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in St. Cloud — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in St. Louis Park — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in West St. Paul — No rent stabilization; state law applies
• Tenant Rights in Woodbury — No rent stabilization; state law applies

Under Minn. Stat. § 471.9996 sub. 2, cities in Minnesota have the authority to establish rent stabilization policies. However, as of 2026, only St. Paul has done so.

Statewide Tenant Protections

While Minnesota does not have statewide rent control, all Minnesota tenants have certain protections under state law:

• Reasonable notice – Landlords must provide reasonable notice before raising rent (specific notice periods may vary)
• Habitability requirements – Landlords must maintain habitable living conditions
• Security deposit protections – State law regulates security deposit handling and return
• Eviction protections – Landlords must follow proper legal procedures for eviction

For detailed information about statewide tenant rights, see the Minnesota Attorney General's Landlord and Tenant Handbook.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information about rent stabilization in Minnesota and is not legal advice. For specific questions about your situation, contact the appropriate city agency or consult with a qualified attorney.