RentIncreaseCheck

State rules

Rent increases in Minnesota

No statewide cap — St. Paul voters approved a 3% cap of their own (see the St. Paul file). A change takes one full rental period's written notice.

Check an increase in Minnesota

The rules, in one table

Amount capNo statewide cap; a local program may apply — see below.
Notice for an increase30 days' written notice for a change in a month-to-month tenancy.
FrequencyNo statewide frequency limit beyond the notice and lease rules.
Retaliation windowRetaliation is barred, as everywhere; the presumption window varies — document your dates.
Local rent capsNot barred statewide; check your city.
SourcesMinn. Stat. § 504B.177

Manufactured-home lots

Minn. Stat. § 327C: 60 days' notice for a lot-rent increase and no more than two increases in 12 months.

Own a manufactured home on a rented lot? Minnesota has a dedicated park file: lot-rent rules for Minnesota parks.

Rules checked October 2026

Sources: Minn. Stat. § 504B.177. Information, not legal advice.