Renter Resources
Click this link for videos on renter’s rights in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish
Heat rules for Minneapolis
Minneapolis renters must have access to heat Oct. 1-April 30.
The heating equipment must be capable of keeping your space at 68 F.
If the heat stops working in your rental unit, tell the property owner or manager right away. If the heat can’t be fixed immediately, the property owner must provide two temporary heat sources to each rental unit.
If the property owner or manager doesn’t respond, you can report it to the City to get help from an inspector.
Call 311 or 612-673-3000 to report an issue. 311 is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Outside of 311 hours, call 911 to report low heat or no heat.
The 311 agent or 911 dispatcher will take your contact information, and an inspector will contact you to set up an inspection as soon as possible. From Sept. 15 to May 15, there is always an inspector on duty to help renters who report heat issues.
Trouble with your landlord?
If you are encountering problems with your landlord such as repairs not being completed, experiencing retaliation, security deposit not being returned, etc. Homeline can provide assistance. Click here for templates of letters you can fill out and send to your landlord or contact their hotline for legal advice.
Emergency Assistance
Apply for Emergency Assistance for rent and utility payments at: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/pages/choosePrograms
If you are worried about being evicted or have other legal issues with your housing, contact Mid Minnesota Legal Aid at 612-332-1411
Prospective Homebuyers
NRRC offers a free counseling program to help you achieve homeownership!
We will meet with you as often as you like but try to schedule at least once a month-meetings are currently virtual.
We conduct an assessment of your current ability to purchase based on income, credit history and savings/down payment assistance. If there are issues you need to work on to become eligible we will help you do so, otherwise we assist you in moving forward on the path to homeownership.
The program ends when you purchase a home, or are ready to purchase, or you decide you don't wish to pursue-there are no time constraints.
Complete our Advising Intake Link, or schedule a time to meet with a homeownership counselor.
Are you interested in connecting with neighbors in your apartment building?
NRRC will sponsor an event in your building!
This is an opportunity to gather residents together, build community, share food, learn more information about NRCC, and find out how to connect with resources in our neighborhood. Email contactus@nrrc.org to set up your event!
