Renter Resources
Information on tenant rights, affordable housing programs and renter resources.
General resources
- City of Minneapolis Renter Resources
- Neighborhood Community Relations – This City department has a list of financial, housing, and legal resources for renters.
- Rental Housing Liaison – Regulatory Services has employees that work closely with Inspections staff supporting renters in housing issues, including finding resources for renters in tough situations, coordinating between renters, owners and City staff and also working with renters to understand the work of Inspections Services.
- HOME Line – A nonprofit Minnesota tenant advocacy organization.
LEGAL RESOURCES
- Legal Aid – Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offers free civil legal assistance to low-income people facing eviction, housing discrimination, and more.
- Volunteer Lawyers Network – Non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Minnesotans experiencing poverty with some of the top private lawyers in the state at no cost.
- Minnesota Attorney General – Landlord and tenants: Rights and responsibilities.
- Minnesota Tenant Report Form – If your landlord’s actions feel like intimidation or retaliation, report it. If you can’t navigate the form you can call the consumer complaint line at (651) 296-3353.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESOURCES
- Transitional Housing – Resource directory and hotline providing support for individuals and families in recovery.
- Hope Street Shelter – Housing and support for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.
- Housing Info Line (Lutheran Social Service) – Provides housing and support to adults, families and families, adults and veterans experiencing chronic homelessness.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- Housing Link – Nonprofit organization providing affordable rental housing information.
- Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) – Administers public housing for eligible individuals and families in Minneapolis.
- Energy Assistance Program– If you need help paying utility bills such as electric or gas, you may be eligible for the Energy Assistance Program.
- Rental Housing Liaison – Regulatory Services has employees that work closely with Inspections staff supporting renters in housing issues, including finding resources for renters in tough situations, coordinating between renters, owners and City staff and also working with renters to understand the work of Inspections Services.
- Agate Housing and Services – Handbook with information and numbers to access food, shelter, public assistance, health care, education, employment, services for immigrants, and legal services.
- Residential Transit Pass – Deeply discounted unlimited use transit pass designed specifically for multifamily developments of 10 units or more.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
- Department of Human Services – Emergency rental help if you can show proof that 30 percent of income went towards bills.
- Align MN – Emergency rental support if you have been denied or have used EA from County before applying.
- Salvation Army – Emergency rental support; must have been denied or used EA from County.
- Stable Homes Stable Schools – Emergency and ongoing rental support for households with a child enrolled in Minneapolis Public Schools.
- Rental Assistance and Utility Assistance Resource List – A detailed list of rental and utility assistance programs.
ORGANIZING RESOURCES
- Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia – Nonprofit advocating for renters throughout Minneapolis
- HOMELineMN – Nonprofit advocating for renters throughout Minneapolis
- Autonomous Tenants Union Network – Organizing resources from a North American collaborative of tenant unions committed to building tenant power.