St. Paul, Minnesota rent increase calculator
St. Paul’s voter-approved ordinance caps rent increases at 3% in any 12-month period, regardless of inflation. A landlord may self-certify a higher increase up to 8% based on a list of allowable cost increases, or apply to the city for more by showing a reasonable return. The 2022 amendments exempted newer buildings for 20 years and allowed vacancy increases.
Published figures
| Period | Allowable increase |
|---|---|
| Ongoing (ordinance effective May 2022) | 3% |
Source: City of St. Paul Department of Safety and Inspections. Fixed in the ordinance.
Maximum new rent at common rents
Using the current 3% figure.
| Current rent | Maximum increase | Maximum new rent |
|---|---|---|
| $1,200.00 | $36.00 | $1,236.00 |
| $1,800.00 | $54.00 | $1,854.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $75.00 | $2,575.00 |
| $3,500.00 | $105.00 | $3,605.00 |
How the St. Paul, Minnesota cap works
Minneapolis has charter authority for rent control but no ordinance, so St. Paul is the only Minnesota city with a cap in force.
Exemptions
- Buildings less than 20 years old (added by the 2022 amendments).
- Affordable housing with income restrictions and some owner-occupied units.
Minnesota law requires notice at least one rental period plus one day; St. Paul landlords typically give 60 days.
Related Minnesota rules
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: Tenancy at will: written notice at least as long as the interval between rent due dates, but never more than 3 months (so one month for monthly rent). Amended by 2023 c 52 art 19 s 97 (eff. Jan 1, 2024); applies equally to landlord and tenant. § 504B.147: a landlord's notice to quit or of rent increase may not be shorter than the notice the lease requires the tenant to give.
- Late fees: Late fee may not exceed 8% of the overdue rent payment and only if the written lease specifies when it is imposed; no statutory grace period. For housing-assistance tenancies the fee is computed only on the tenant's share (para. (c), added 2024 c 118 s 13).
- Security deposit: No statutory limit; returned Within three weeks (21 days) after termination of the tenancy and receipt of the tenant's mailing address or delivery instructions; 5 days if the tenant leaves because the building is condemned.
Full page: Minnesota landlord and tenant rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum rent increase in St. Paul?
3% in any 12-month period, unless the landlord self-certifies allowable costs for up to 8% or receives city approval for a larger increase.
Does Minneapolis have rent control?
No ordinance is in force. Only St. Paul has a cap in Minnesota.