Rent Increase Rules in Saint Paul, Minnesota
This page combines the verified Minnesota baseline with a separately reviewed Saint Paul local-rule snapshot.
Statewide baseline
For a periodic tenancy, Minnesota requires proper written notice before a rent increase; the Attorney General describes proper notice as one rental period plus one day. During a definite-term lease, rent cannot be increased unless the lease permits it. A landlord's rent-increase notice period also cannot be shorter than the notice period the lease requires from the tenant to quit.
State reference: Minn. Stat. §§ 504B.135 and 504B.147
State official source Editorial & verification policyVerified Saint Paul local-rule snapshot
Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance limits the standard residential rent increase to 3% in a 12-month period. Exceptions can allow larger increases through self-certification, just-cause vacancy adjustments or City approval, so property-specific eligibility must still be reviewed.
Current listed local maximum: 3% · Standard 12-month limit
Local source reviewed: 2026-09-16
Official local-rule sourceCoverage, exemptions, lawful base rent, banking rules, registration, tenancy type, and property-specific facts can still change the result.
Saint Paul rent increase quick answer
State baseline: For a periodic tenancy, Minnesota requires proper written notice before a rent increase; the Attorney General describes proper notice as one rental period plus one day. During a definite-term lease, rent cannot be increased unless the lease permits it. A landlord's rent-increase notice period also cannot be shorter than the notice period the lease requires from the tenant to quit.
Local rule: Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance limits the standard residential rent increase to 3% in a 12-month period. Exceptions can allow larger increases through self-certification, just-cause vacancy adjustments or City approval, so property-specific eligibility must still be reviewed.
Last verified: 2026-09-16
Official source: Local source linked above.
Common questions
Does Saint Paul have separate rent increase rules?
Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance limits the standard residential rent increase to 3% in a 12-month period. Exceptions can allow larger increases through self-certification, just-cause vacancy adjustments or City approval, so property-specific eligibility must still be reviewed.
Where should I start?
Start with the verified Minnesota baseline, then check the rules for the property and tenancy type.