Local Policy: Heat
The information here is merely a basic paraphrase. It is meant to be used as a reference, not as legal advice or a substitute for the full and complete statute.
If you are a tenant in Minnesota (outside of Minneapolis; Minneapolis renters call 612-673-3003) and you are interested in your renter rights, you can reach our Tenant Advocates for legal advice at:
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Does your landlord have to keep your apartment warm?
State Law
There is no Minnesota law requiring a landlord to maintain a specific temperature for their tenants. However, some state laws offer tenants a few options. Minnesota Statute § 504B.161 requires that every landlord of residential premises, whether the lease is in writing or oral, do the following:
- keep the premises and all common areas fit for the use intended by the parties;
- keep the premises in reasonable repair during the term of the lease or license;
- maintain the premises in compliance with the applicable health and safety laws of the state.
Additionally, Minnesota Statute § 504B.381 allows a tenant to file an ETRA (Emergency Tenant Remedies Action) with the courts for the loss of running water, hot water, heat, electricity, sanitary facilities, or other essential services or facilities that the landlord is responsible for providing.
Local Ordinances
For tenants in some cities, local ordinances provide additional protections. In late 2009, HOME Line researched what local governments for cities with a population over 5000 did with respect to heat of residential buildings. Information was either looked up online or city officials were contacted directly.
Definitions are important:
- Some cities have ordinances called heating codes, which means that there is a city ordinance requiring the landlord to maintain a certain temperature.
- Some cities have ordinances called building codes, which means there is a city ordinance requiring the landlord to have working facilities capable of maintaining a certain temperature but does not require the landlord to actually maintain that temperature.
- Some cities have no ordinance whatsoever with respect to heat.
A city may have both a heating code and a building code. However, a heating code provides tenants with greater rights than a building code.
Cities with population over 5000 with a heating code:
| 1. Andover | 16. Elk River | 31. Owatonna |
| 2. Anoka | 17. Falcon Heights | 32. Plymouth |
| 3. Arden Hills | 18. Grand Rapids | 33. Red Wing |
| 4. Baxter | 19. Hibbing | 34. Robbinsdale |
| 5. Bloomington | 20. Hopkins | 35. Rochester |
| 6. Brooklyn Center | 21. Hugo | 36. Saint Louis Park |
| 7. Brooklyn Park | 22. Hutchinson | 37. St. Cloud |
| 8. Burnsville | 23. Mahtomedi | 38. St. Paul |
| 9. Cambridge | 24. Mankato | 39. Two Harbors |
| 10. Champlin | 25. Melrose | 40. Vadnais Heights |
| 11. Columbia Heights | 26. Monticello | 41. Wayzata |
| 12. Cottage Grove | 27. Moorhead | 42. White Bear Lake |
| 13. Crookston | 28. North St. Paul | 43. Worthington |
| 14. Duluth | 29. Oakdale | |
| 15. Edina | 30. Otsego |
Cities with population over 5000 with a building code:
| 1. Albert Lea | 22. Glencoe | 43. Redwood Falls |
| 2. Alexandria | 23. Golden Valley | 44. Richfield |
| 3. Austin | 24. Hermantown | 45. Rosemount |
| 4. Big Lake | 25. International Falls | 46. Savage |
| 5. Blaine | 26. Lake Elmo | 47. Shakopee |
| 6. Buffalo | 27. Lakeville | 48. Shoreview |
| 7. Chaska | 28. Lino Lakes | 49. South St. Paul |
| 8. Cloquet | 29. Little Canada | 50. Spring Lake Park |
| 9. Coon Rapids | 30. Maple Grove | 51. St. Anthony |
| 10. Corcoran | 31. Maplewood | 52. St. Joseph |
| 11. Detroit Lakes | 32. Medicine Lake | 53. St. Paul Park |
| 12. Eagan | 33. Mendota Heights | 54. St. Peter |
| 13. East Bethel | 34. Minneapolis | 55. Stillwater |
| 14. Eden Prairie | 35. Morris | 56. Waconia |
| 15. Excelsior | 36. Mounds View | 57. Waite Park |
| 16. Fairmont | 37. New Brighton | 58. Waseca |
| 17. Faribault | 38. New Hope | 59. West Saint Paul |
| 18. Fergus Falls | 39. North Branch | 60. Willmar |
| 19. Forest Lake | 40. Northfield | 61. Winona |
| 20. Fridley | 41. Prior Lake | |
| 21. Gaylord | 42. Ramsey |
Cities with population over 5000 with neither a heating nor building code:
| 1. Apple Valley | 9. Inver Grove Heights | 17. Orono |
| 2. Bemidji | 10. Lakefield | 18. Roseville |
| 3. Brainerd | 11. Little Falls | 19. Sartell |
| 4. Crystal | 12. Minnetonka | 20. St. Michael |
| 5. Deephaven | 13. Mound | 21. Stewartville |
| 6. East Grand Forks | 14. New Ulm | 22. Thief River Falls |
| 7. Ham Lake | 15. North Mankato | 23. Woodbury |
| 8. Hastings | 16. Oak Grove |
Paraphrase of city codes:
| City | Code | Paraprhased | Citation | Phone |
| Albert Lea | Building | Heating facilities must be capable of safely and adequately maintaining at least 70 degrees F. * | Sec. 34-58 (5) | 507-377-4335 |
| Alexandria | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | Sec R 303.8 | 320-763-6678 |
| Andover | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 763-755-8700 |
| Anoka | Heat | If it is between -20 degrees F and 60 degrees F, the temperature must be kept to 70 degrees F. | 18-122(k) | 763-576-2700 |
| Apple Valley | None | NA | NA | 952-953-2500 |
| Arden Hills | Heat | From 9/30 to 5/1 the temperature in habitable rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms should be no less than 68 degrees F. In areas where the average monthly temp is above 30 degrees, a minimum temp of 65 is required. | 1400.006, subdivision 2, parts B & C | 651.792.7800 |
| Austin | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 507-437-9940 |
| Baxter | Heat | From 9/30 to 5/1 the temperature must be at least 70 degrees F from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm. At all other times the temperature must be at least 60 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 9-6-5 | 218-454-5100 |
| Bemidji | None | NA | NA | 218-759-3560 |
| Big Lake | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 763-263-2107 |
| Blaine | Building | Buildings must have a heating system that is capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. * | call city | 763-784-6700 |
| Bloomington | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 952-563-8980 |
| Brainerd | None | NA | NA | 218-828-2307 |
| Brooklyn Center | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 763-569-3330 |
| Brooklyn Park | Heat | From 9/15 to 5/15 the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F in all habitable rooms and bathrooms. | 602.3 | 763-493-8180 |
| Buffalo | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 763-682-1181 |
| Burnsville | Heat | From 10/1 to 5/1 the temperature must be at least 65 degrees F. If it is abnormally cold the temperature in the building does not matter as long as the heating facilities are working to their full capacity. | 4-8-6-2 C | 952-895-4490 |
| Cambridge | Heat | The temperature must be at least 70 degrees F unless it is below minus 20 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor. | 763-689-3211 | |
| Champlin | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 763-923-7112 |
| Chaska | Building | From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | Division 2 Section 51 d 4 | 952-448-9200 |
| Cloquet | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 218-879-1551 |
| Columbia Heights | Heat | From 10/1 to 5/1 the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | § 5A.210 | 763-706-3656 |
| Coon Rapids | Building | From October through May the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 12-306(6) | 763-755-2880 |
| Corcoran | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 763-420-2288 ext. 20 |
| Cottage Grove | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 651-458-2800 |
| Crookston | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 218-281-1232 |
| Crystal | None | NA | NA | 763-531-1000 |
| Deephaven | None | NA | NA | 952-474-4755 |
| Detroit Lakes | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 218-8846-7136 |
| Duluth | Heat | From 10/15 to April 5/15, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 218-730-5300 |
| Eagan | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 651-675-5687 |
| East Bethel | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 763-367-7840 |
| East Grand Forks | None | NA | NA | 773-2208 |
| Eden Prairie | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | Dave 952-949-8350 or Rick 952-949-8335 |
| Edina | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 952-927-8861 |
| Elk River | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 763-635-1000 |
| Excelsior | Building | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 8-131 | 763-479-1720 |
| Fairmont | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 507-238-9461 |
| Falcon Heights | Heat | The temperature must be at least 68 degrees F unless it is below minus 20 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor. | 105-59 | 651-644-5050 |
| Faribault | Building | From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | Sec. 7-65 | 507-334-2222 |
| Fergus Falls | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 218-332-5400 |
| Forest Lake | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 651-464-3550 |
| Fridley | Building | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 220.10.4 | 763-571-3450 |
| Gaylord | Building | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor in the center of the room. | 151.33 | 507-237-2338 |
| Glencoe | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 320-864-5586 |
| Golden Valley | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 763-593-8006 |
| Grand Rapids | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 218-326-7600 |
| Ham Lake | None | NA | NA | 763-434-9555 |
| Hastings | None | NA | NA | 651-480-2350 |
| Hermantown | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 218-729-3600 |
| Hibbing | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 218-362-5937 |
| Hopkins | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 952-939-1340 |
| Hugo | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 651-762-6315 |
| Hutchinson | Heat | From 9/1 to 6/1 the temperature must be at least 70 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 150.54 | 320-587-5151 |
| International Falls | Building | The heating facilities must be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F, measured 18 inches above floor, during ordinary winter conditions * | Sec, 4-20 f | 218-283-9484 |
| Inver Grove Heights | None | NA | NA | 651-450-2500 |
| Lake Elmo | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 651-777-5510 |
| Lakefield | None | NA | NA | 507-662-5457 |
| Lakeville | Building | Buildings must have heating facilities capable of maintaining 68 degrees F. * | call city | 952-985-4400 |
| Lino Lakes | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 651-982-2406 |
| Little Canada | Building | The City requires that heating systems be capable of maintaining 70 degrees. * | call city | 651-766-4029 |
| Little Falls | None | NA | NA | 320-616-5500 |
| Mahtomedi | Heat | From 9/1 or when the daily average temperature is below 68 degrees F to 5/31 or when the daily average temperature is above 68 degrees the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 12.07(J), Subd. 10 | 651-426-3344 |
| Mankato | Heat | The temperature must be at least 68 degrees F unless it is colder than minus 20 degrees F outside. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor. | 13.11 | 507-387-8636 |
| Maple Grove | Building | All rental buildings must have heating facilities capable of maintaining 68 degrees F temperature while the temp outside is as low as -25 degrees F. Measurements must be taken 3 feet above ground and away from a window. * | 10-378 | 763-494-6060 |
| Maplewood | Building | Temp 3 feet above the floor has to comply with state and federal guidelines. No degree specifics. | 12.102 Subdiv. 6 | 651-249-2002 |
| Medicine Lake | Building | Buildings must be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F with an outside temperature of -25 degrees F. Measure the temperature inside two (2) feet above the floor and three feet from exterior walls. * | Ordinance 90, Section 33 | 763-542-9701 |
| Melrose | Heat | From September through May the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 151.05(B)(8) | 320-256-4278 |
| Mendota Heights | Building | Building should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees, at a point 3 feet above the floor.* | call city | 651-452-1850 |
| Minneapolis | Building | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | 244.430 | 612-673-5800 |
| Minnetonka | None | NA | NA | 952-939-8200 |
| Monticello | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 763-295-2711 |
| Moorhead | Heat | During the appropriate season, landlords shall supply enough heat to maintain a temperature of at least 70. Each dwelling should have access to the thermostat controls for its heating supply. | 9-2-6 (B) | 218-299-5304 |
| Morris | Building | Heating facilities must be capable of maintaining 65 degrees F. * Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and 2 feet from each exterior wall. | Sec 4.31 Subd. 21(F) | 320-589-3141 |
| Mound | None | NA | NA | 952-472-0600 |
| Mounds View | Building | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | Section 602.3 Heat Supply | 763-717-4023 |
| New Brighton | Building | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 70 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 13-77 Heating Facilities | 651-638-2100 |
| New Hope | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 763-531-5100 |
| New Ulm | None | NA | NA | 507-359-8226 |
| North Branch | Building | Building design would have to be capable of maintaining 68 degrees. * | call city | 651-674-8113 |
| North Mankato | None | NA | NA | 507-625-4151 |
| North St. Paul | Heat | From September through May the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor. | 152.35 and 152.39 | 651-770-4450 |
| Northfield | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 507-645-3001 |
| Oak Grove | None | NA | NA | 763-753-1920 |
| Oakdale | Heat | From 10/1 to 5/31 the temperature must be at least 68 degrees in all habitable rooms and bathrooms. | IPMC 602.3 | 651-739-5086 |
| Orono | None | NA | NA | 952-249-4620 |
| Otsego | Heat | From September through May a temperature of at least 68 degrees should be maintained. This should be measured 3 feet off the floor and 3 feet away from an exterior wall. | 7-11-6 (F) | 763-441-4414 |
| Owatonna | Heat | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. | 460:11 Subd. 1 (c) | 507-444–4300 |
| Plymouth | Heat | From 9/15 to 5/15 the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. If it is abnormally cold the temperature in the building does not matter as long as the heating facilities are working to their full capacity. | 602.3 | 763-509-5080 |
| Prior Lake | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 952-447-9800 |
| Ramsey | Building | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | 763-427-1410 | |
| Red Wing | Heat | When the outside temperature is below 60 degrees F, the temperature inside should be at least 68 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and 2 feet from exterior wall. | 4.30 Subd. 9 (G) | 651-385-3600 |
| Redwood Falls | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 507-637-5755 |
| Richfield | Building | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 70 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor. | 405.11 Subd. 6 | 612-861-9982 |
| Robbinsdale | Heat | From 10/1 to 5/1 the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall. Senior buildings must be 70 degree F year-round. | 425.17 Subd 2 | 763-537-4534 |
| Rochester | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | 34.08 Heating Facilities. | 507-328-2600 |
| Rosemount | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 651-423-4411 |
| Roseville | None | NA | NA | 651-729-7082 |
| Saint Louis Park | Heat | From 9/1 to 6/1 the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. If it is below minus 20 degrees F and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | 602.3 | 952-924-2589 |
| Sartell | None | NA | NA | 320-253-2171 |
| Savage | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 952-882-2660 |
| Shakopee | Building | City follows the International Residential Code, and building must be capable of maintaining 68 degree temperature. This is measured at 3 feet off the ground and 2 feet away from an exterior wall. * | 952-233-9300 | |
| Shoreview | Building | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 70 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor.* | 211.070 (D)(4) | 651-490-4600 |
| South St. Paul | Building | Only a building code that requires that a heating system be capable of maintaining a minimum of 68 degrees, measured at 3 feet above floor and 2 feet from an exterior wall. | call city | 651-554-3220 |
| Spring Lake Park | Building | Building should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees, measured at 3 feet off the floor, when the outdoor temperature is -25 degrees. * | 150.076 (K) | 763-784-6491 |
| St. Anthony | Building | Buildings must be capable of maintaining 68 degrees, measured at 18 inches above the ground. * | call city | 612-782-3301 |
| St. Cloud | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 320-255-7200 |
| St. Joseph | Building | Building must have facilities capable of maintaining 68 degrees F, measured at 3 feet off the ground and 3 feet away from an exterior wall. * | 55.10: Minimal Thermal Standards | 320-363-7201 |
| St. Michael | None | NA | NA | 763-497-2041 |
| St. Paul | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | sec 49.03, Ord. No. 17056, 10-11-83 | 651-266-8689 |
| St. Paul Park | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 651-459-9785 |
| St. Peter | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 507-934-0662 |
| Stewartville | None | NA | NA | 507-533-4745 |
| Stillwater | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 651-430-8800 |
| Thief River Falls | None | NA | NA | |
| Two Harbors | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 218-729-3600 |
| Vadnais Heights | Heat | From September through May the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor. | 53.030 (6) | 651-204-6000 |
| Waconia | Building | If the outside temperature falls to 64 degrees F or below, the owner must turn on heating appliances. The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor. | 541.07 Subd. 1 | 952-442-7520 |
| Waite Park | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 320-252-6822 |
| Waseca | Building | They follow the Minnesota State Building Code. From 9/1 to 6/1 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* | call city | 507-835-9700 |
| Wayzata | Heat | From 10/1 to April 4/1, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F should be maintained in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. If the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F, then 65 degrees F indoors should be maintained. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | IPMC 602.3 | 952-404-5300 |
| West Saint Paul | Building | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 70 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor at the corner of the room when the outside temperature is minus 20 degrees F. | 425.17 Subd. 3 and 435.11 Subd. 1. | 651-552-4108 |
| White Bear Lake | Heat | From 9/1 or when the average daily temperature is below 68 degrees F to 5/31 or when the average daily temperature is above 68 degrees F the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor and exterior wall | 502.100, subdiv. 10 | 651-429-8526 |
| Willmar | Building | Heating facilities must be capable of safely and adequately heating units to a temperature of at least 68 degrees F. * | Sec. 6.5-49 | 320-235-4913 |
| Winona | Building | If the outside temperature falls to 64 degrees F or below, the owner must turn on heating appliances. The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F.* Temperature is measured 3 feet from the floor. | 33A.07 (a) | 507-457-8200 |
| Woodbury | None | NA | NA | 651-714-3543 |
| Worthington | Heat | Temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. | 150.10 – 14 | 507-372-8600 |
| z * | *The landlord is required to have heating facilities that can heat the building to the specified temperature. This city code does not require the landlord to do so. For example, if the temperature is lower than the city code requires because the heating facilities are broken, the landlord has violated the ordinance. However, if the temperature is lower than the city code requires because the landlord has turned the heat down, the landlord has probably not violated the ordinance. |