October filings
Minnesota recorded 2,474 eviction filings in October 2026, a 6.4% increase over October 2025 (2,326) and 10.7% above the average October filing count from 2023–2025. October was the highest filing month of 2026 so far.
The increase was driven primarily by Hennepin County, which recorded 1,064 filings, up 9.8% from October 2025. The seven-county metro saw a 7.2% increase overall, while Greater Minnesota increased 3.1%. In contrast, filings declined in Minneapolis (2.4%) and St. Paul (15.4%) compared with October 2025.
January–October filings
Minnesota recorded 21,695 eviction filings through October 2026, a 1.6% increase over the same period in 2025 and 7.2% above the 2023–2025 average. This is the highest year-to-date total in the past four years.
The increase is concentrated in the seven-county metro, which accounts for approximately 80% of statewide filings. Hennepin County recorded 9,073 filings, up 6.5% from 2025 and 12.4% above its three-year average. Minneapolis also remains above its historical levels, with filings up 4.0% from 2025.
In contrast, Ramsey County filings declined 10.1%, and St. Paul filings declined 15.4% compared with 2025. Greater Minnesota remained relatively stable, with filings down just 0.5%.
Key takeaway
Eviction filings remain elevated across Minnesota, even as trends vary by region. Statewide filings through October are higher than the same period in any of the previous three years, with Hennepin County accounting for much of the increase. While some areas have experienced declines, the overall volume of eviction filings continues to demonstrate the significant need for tenant assistance and eviction prevention services.