Through the first seven months of 2026, Minnesota has seen 14,598 eviction filings, a 0.6% increase over the same period in 2025 and 6.4% above the average of the previous three years. While statewide filings remain elevated, the data continues to tell a more nuanced story at the local level.
The most significant trend continues to be in St. Paul, where eviction filings fell dramatically following implementation of the city’s 60-day pre-eviction notice requirement. After tracking close to prior-year levels through May, filings dropped nearly 70% in June and remained 45% below 2025 levels in July. As a result, St. Paul has experienced 10.7% fewer eviction filings year-to-date than at this point last year. Ramsey County, which includes St. Paul, shows a similar pattern, with filings down 49.7% in June and 34.9% in July compared to 2025.
Elsewhere, eviction filings remain high. Minneapolis is up 6.3% year-to-date compared to 2025, Hennepin County is up 5.5%, and the seven-county metro overall has increased 1.2%. Outside the metro, Greater Minnesota has seen a slight 1.7% decrease compared to last year, though filings remain comparable to recent historical levels.
While one local policy change appears to be influencing filing patterns in St. Paul, eviction filings remain stubbornly high across much of the state. As Minnesota continues to grapple with housing instability, these data reinforce the importance of investing in eviction prevention, legal services, and policies that help tenants resolve housing issues before they reach the courthouse.
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