Rent Clarified
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Saint Paul

St. Paul's Rent Stabilization Ordinance caps annual rent increases at 3% across all rental units citywide — one of the strictest caps in the country. Limited exemptions for new construction.

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State rules that apply in Saint Paul

St. Paul caps annual increases at 3%. Minneapolis voters authorized rent control in 2021 but no ordinance has been enacted. 30-day notice required statewide. Required notice: 30 days.

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St. Paul Rent Stabilization

State source

Minn. Stat. §504B

Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.