Minnesota Rent Control Laws in 2025

As of 2025, rent control laws in Minnesota remain a topic of active discussion, particularly in Minneapolis and St. Paul. However, there are several nuances to current policy that property owners and tenants should understand.

Minneapolis Rent Control Status

No Rent Stabilization Ordinance in Effect
In 2021, Minneapolis voters approved a charter amendment that gave the City Council the authority to regulate rent. Despite this, the City Council has not enacted a rent stabilization ordinance as of March 2025. Any specific rent control policy is still under review and development.

St. Paul Rent Control Updates

Rent Stabilization Ordinance
St. Paul implemented a rent stabilization ordinance effective May 1, 2022, initially capping rent increases at 3% annually across all rental units. Since then, the city has introduced several changes:

• In September 2022, a 20-year exemption was created for new residential construction.
• Further revisions are being considered in 2025, including a proposal to exempt properties built after 2004.

The ordinance continues to evolve as city officials respond to market feedback and housing development trends.

Statewide Rent Increase Rules

Minnesota does not have statewide rent control, but it does enforce notification requirements for rent increases:

• Landlords must provide 60 days’ written notice for increases of 10% or more.
• For increases under 10%, 30 days’ written notice is required.

These rules ensure tenants are given adequate time to plan for any changes in rent.

New Tenant Protections in 2025

Recent legislation in Minnesota has strengthened tenant protections:

• Landlords are now prohibited from retaliating against tenants who report code violations or request repairs.
• Tenants are legally allowed to form associations to organize and improve living conditions.

These laws took effect in January 2025 and represent a broader push for equitable housing practices statewide.

Conclusion

Rent control remains a complex and evolving issue in Minnesota. While St. Paul continues to refine its ordinance, Minneapolis has yet to enact one, and the state legislature has focused on tenant protections and notice requirements rather than capping rents statewide. Property owners and renters should stay informed as new policies emerge and existing ones are updated.