PLEASE NOTE: As of January 1, 2024, there is now a statewide minimum heat requirement in Minnesota tenant/landlord law: MN Statute 504B.161 Subd. 1 (a) (5). This law requires landlords to “supply or furnish heat at a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit from October 1 through April 30, unless a utility company requires and instructs the heat to be reduced.”
HOME Line has prepared a form letter to assist renters in enforcement of this law. If you are a renter in Minnesota and have questions about this law, using our form letter, or other questions about your tenancy, please contact our free and confidential tenant hotline: 612-728-5767 or email-an-attorney.
Below is additional information about local city rules relating to heat.
To help protect tenants’ rights to warm shelter, some city governments have enacted rules to keep rental housing warm during winter months. Our guide to the various Minnesota heat codes is below. Renters in cities not listed should call their local city hall to inquire about local rental housing heat requirements. Tenants who want to enforce their right to warm housing can also call our tenant hotline: 612-728-5767 (Twin Cities metro area) or 1-866-866-3546 (toll-free from outside metro area) or email a housing attorney here.
Important: the below list of city heat rules was last updated in December 2016. Cities regularly change their ordinances, pass new ordinances, and repeal previous ordinances. That means you can’t necessarily rely on what the table below says, because any one of these cities could have changed their ordinance. When in doubt, call the city.
Tenants who pay their own heating bill directly to the utility company are usually covered by Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule, which begins October 1st. However, tenants living in rental housing where the landlord controls the heat have different rights.
To help protect tenants’ rights to warm shelter, some city governments have enacted rules to keep rental housing warm during winter months. Our guide to the various Minnesota heat codes is below. Renters in cities not listed should call their local city hall to inquire about local rental housing heat requirements. Tenants who want to enforce their right to warm housing can also call our tenant hotline: 612-728-5767 (Twin Cities metro area) or 1-866-866-3546 (toll-free from outside metro area) or email a housing attorney here.
The below list is current as of December 2016. We’d like to thank our fall 2016 intern Kaina Zygowicz for auditing and updating this list!
Update: In October 2022 HOME Line hosted a webinar about heating rentals and how to properly measure the temperature. Check out the recording here!
| CITY | Summary of Code | Citation | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea | Heating facilities must be capable of safely and adequately maintaining at least 70 degrees F when the outdoor temperature is 20 degrees F below zero. | City Code, § 34-58 (5) | 507-377-4340 |
| Alexandria | The city of Alexandria follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, § 5.01, subd. 1 | 320-763-6678 |
| Anoka | If it is between -20 degrees F and 60 degrees F, a temperature of at least 70 degrees F should be maintained. Temperature is measured at floor level. | 18-122(k) | 763-576-2715 |
| Apple Valley | The city of Apple Valley follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Apple Valley City Code, § 150.01 | (952) 953-2570 |
| Arden Hills | In the city of Arden Hills, the temperature in all habitable rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms should be no less than 68 degrees F from September 30 to May 1. In areas where the average monthly temp is above 30 degrees F, a minimum temp of 65 degrees F is required. | City Code, § 1400.06, subd. 2(C) | 651-792-7813 |
| Austin | The city of Austin follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Austin City Code, § 4.01, subd. 1 | 507-437-9951 |
| Baxter | From September 1 to May 31 the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining at least 70 degrees F between the hours of 6:30AM and 10:30PM, and at least 60 degrees F during other hours. | City Code, 9-6-5 (3)(4) | 218-454-5100 |
| Bemidji | The city of Bemidji follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, Chapter 10, Article I, §10-2 | 218.759.3596 |
| Big Lake | The city of Big Lake follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, Chapter 9, § 900.01 | 763-263-5440 |
| Blaine | The city of Blaine follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code § 18-41 & § 18-341 | 763-784-6170 |
| Bloomington | A temperature of at least 68 degrees F must be maintained throughout the year. | City Code, Part II, § 14.580 | 952-563-8934 |
| Brainerd | The owner or operator must furnish heat capable of at least 68 degrees F to the occupants whenever the outside temperature is 60 degrees F or below for a 24 hour period. | Brainerd City Code, § 425.430 | 218-828-2309 |
| Brooklyn Park | The city of Brooklyn Park follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 1 to May 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | City Code § 106.01 & § 106.02 (Z) | 763-493-8072 |
| Brooklyn Center | The city of Burnsville follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 1 to May 31 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, Chapter 12, Section 12-301 & 302. International Property Maintenance Code § 602.3 | 763) 569-3330 |
| Buffalo | The city of Buffalo follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 4.01 | 763-479-1720 |
| Burnsville | The city of Burnsville follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 15 to April 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, Title 4, Chapter 8, International Property Maintenance Code of Burnsville § 602.3 | 952-895-4466 |
| Cambridge | The temperature must be at least 70 degrees F unless it is below -20 degrees F. | § 97.08 (E) | 763-552-3208 |
| Champlin | The city of Champlin follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October to May the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, §§ 106-71 to 106-72 (adopting 2006 IPMC 602.3 and amending) | 763-923-7196 |
| Chaska | From September 1 to June 1, the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining a minimum of 70 degrees F. Temperature is measured 3 feet above the floor and 36 inches from any wall. | Division 2 Section 51 d 4 | 952-227-7531 |
| Cloquet | Heating facilities must be capable of maintaining at least 70 degrees F, unless the outside temperature is below -10 degrees F. | City Code, 10.3.05, subd. 1(C) | (218) 879-2507 |
| Columbia Heights | From October 1 to May 1 the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | City Code § 5A.210 (D) & (E) | (763) 706-8156 |
| Coon Rapids | From October 1 to May 31 the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F. | City Code, 12-306(6) | 763-767-6470 |
| Corcoran | The city of Corcoran follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 40.01 | 763-479-1720. |
| Cottage Grove | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 70 degrees F. | City Code, 9-7-6 (E) | 651-458-2800 |
| Crystal | The city of Crystal follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 1 to June 1 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | City Code, § 425.05, subd. 1 & 2(p) | 763-531-1143 |
| Deephaven | The city of Deephaven follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Code of Ordinances, § 1100.01 | 952-474-4755 |
| Detroit Lakes | Every dwelling shall have heating facilities capable of maintaining 70 degrees F during ordinary minimum winter conditions (15 degrees above lowest recorded winter temperature). | City Code, § 1002.06 (5) | (218) 841-2187 |
| Eagan | The city of Eagan follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 4.01 | (651) 675-5675 |
| East Bethel | The city of East Bethel follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 15 to May 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | City Code, § 14-271 (y) | (763) 367-7844 |
| East Grand Forks | The city of East Grand Forks follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, § 150.01 | (218) 773-2208 |
| Eden Prairie | From September 15 to May 15 heating facilities must be capable of maintaining at least 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | City Code, § 9.11, subd. 7(A) | 952-949-8547 (Fire and Rental Housing Inspections) |
| Elk River | The city of Elk River follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 15 to April 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, §§ 30-154, 30-155 | 763.635.1060 |
| Excelsior | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F. | City Code, Chapter 8, Article IV, § 8-131 | (952) 653-3674 |
| Fairmont | The city of Fairmont follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 6-16 (d) | (507) 238-3947 |
| Falcon Heights | The city of Falcon Heights follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 15 to May 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is -15 degrees F and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | City Code, Part II, Chapter 105, Article III, § 105-58 and § 105-60 | 651-766-4029 (specify Falcon Heights) |
| Faribault | The city of Faribault follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 15 to April 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, §§ 7-21, 7-22(f) | 507-333-0359 |
| Fergus Falls | The city of Fergus Falls follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 10.01 (A) | (218) 332-5434 |
| Forest Lake | The city of Forest Lake follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Forest Lake City Code, § 150.01 (A) | 651-464-4349 |
| Fridley | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F throughout the year. | City Code, 220.10 (4)(A) | (763) 572-3594 |
| Gaylord | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F. | Gaylord City Code, § 151.33 (A) | 507-237-2338 |
| Glencoe | The city of Glencoe follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Glencoe City Ordinance, § 500.01 | 320-864-5586 |
| Golden Valley | The city of Golden Valley follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 1 to May 1 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, § 4.60, subd. 2(JJ) | 763-593-8090 (Or call Property Maintenance Inspector) |
| Grand Rapids | The city of Grand Rapids follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 15 to May 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, § 30-147 | 218-326-7601 |
| Ham Lake | The city of Ham Lake follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Ham Lake City Code, 11-410, § 1 | (763) 235-1691 |
| Hastings | Heat must be provided to maintain at least 68 degrees F | § 157.06 (D) | (651) 480-2342 |
| Hermantown | The city of Hermantown follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, § 1000.01 | (218) 729-3600 |
| Hibbing | The city of Hibbing follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 4.01, subd. 1 | 218-362-5997 |
| Hopkins | The city of Hopkins follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 1 to May 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is below -12 degrees F and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. . | City Code, § 405.01 | 952-548-6323 |
| Hutchinson | The city of Hutchinson follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code § 150.001 (A) | 320-234-4216 |
| International Falls | The heating facilities must be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F during ordinary winter conditions . | City Code 4-20 (f) | (218) 283-0706 |
| Inver Grove Heights | The city of Inver Grove Heights follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 9-1-1 (A) | (651) 450-2550 |
| Lake Elmo | The city of Lake Elmo follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 1 to May 31 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code §§ 150.325, 150.326 (B)(3) | 651-747-3910 |
| Lakefield | The city of Lakefield requires that all habitable rooms must have safe and good-working heating facilities. | Lakefield City Code, § 150.04 (D)(1) | 507-662-5457 |
| Lakeville | The city of Lakeville follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. Throughout the year, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, Title 9, Chapter 8, Sections 1 & 3 | 952-985-4400 |
| Lino Lakes | Heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. | City Code, § 1009.23 (8) | 651-982-2420 |
| Little Canada | The city of Little Canada follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Little Canada Code of Ordinances, § 301.040 | 651-766-4046 |
| Little Falls | The city of Little Falls follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Little Falls City Code, § 5.01 | 320-616-5500 |
| Little Falls | The city of Little Falls follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Little Falls City Code, § 5.01 (A) | 320-616-5500 |
| Mahtomedi | From September 1, or when the daily average temperature is below 68 degrees F, to May 1, or when the daily average temperature is above 68 degrees the temperature, a temperature of at least 68 degrees F must be maintained. | City Code, 12.05 (10)(J) | 651-429-8518 |
| Mankato | When the temperature is between 60 and -20 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Mankato Code of Ordinances, §12.01 & §13.11 | 507-387-8600 |
| Maple Grove | The city of Maple Grove follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. All year, the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, Chapter 8, Article IV, § 8-121 | 763-494-6060 |
| Maplewood | The city of Maplewood follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, Article IV, § 12-102 (6) and Article II, § 12-39 (1) | (651) 249-2633 |
| Medicine Lake | The city of Medicine Lake follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Ordinance 90, § 2 & 33 | 763-542-9701 |
| Melrose | 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) | 320-256-7211 |
| Mendota Heights | The city of Mendota Heights follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, 9-1-1(A) | 651-452-1850 |
| Minneapolis | From October 1 to April 30 the heating equipment shall maintain 68 degrees F. From May 1 to May 15 and from September 15 to September 30, the heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 65 degrees F. | City Code, Title 12, Chapter 244, Article V, 244.460 | 311 or 612-673-3000 |
| Minnetonka | Minnetonka follows the 1997 Uniform Housing Code requiring heating facilities that are capable of maintaining a room temperature of at least 70 degrees F. | City Code, § 525.005 | 952-939-8286 |
| Moorhead | During the appropriate season, landlords shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of at least 68 degrees F. Each dwelling should have access to the thermostat controls for its heating supply. | City Code, Title 9, Chapter 2, Section 6 (B)(3) | 218.299.5424 |
| Morris | 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. | § 4.32 Subd. 21 (F) | 320-589-3142 |
| Mound | The city of Mound follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 1 to May 31 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | Chapter 105, Article IV, Section 105-131, adoption of IPMC 602.3 | 952-442-7520 |
| Mounds View | The city of Mounds View follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 15 to May 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is below -12 degrees F, and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | City Code, § 1005.01-.01, subd. 36 | 763-717-4000 |
| New Brighton | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining a temperature of at least 80 degrees F with an outside temperature of 20 degrees F, and capable of maintaining a minimum of 70 degrees F at all times. | New Brighton City Code, § 13-77 | 651-638-2050 |
| New Hope | The city of New Hope follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 1 to June 1 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | New Hope City Code, Chapter 3, § 3-30 (d) adopting the code and (e)(17) amending the dates | 763-531-5127 |
| New Ulm | The city of New Ulm follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | New Ulm City Code, § 11.01, subd. 1 | 507.359.8245 |
| North Branch | The city of North Branch follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, Chapter 14, Article 2, § 14-20 | 651-674-8113 |
| North Mankato | The city of North Mankato follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | North Mankato City Code, § 150.01 (A) | 507-625-4141 |
| North St. Paul | From September 1 through May 31 the temperature must be at least 68 degrees F. | City Code, § 152.35 | 651-747-2439 |
| Northfield | The city of Northfield follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 15 to April 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, § 16-21, § 16-23 | 507-645-3004 |
| Oak Grove | The city of Oak Grove follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, Chapter 103, Article 2, § 103-19 | (763) 367-7844. |
| Oakdale | The city of Oakdale follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 1 to May 31 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, §§ 7-1 & 7-3 | (651) 739-5150 |
| Orono | The city of Orono follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Orono City Code, Title VI, Chapter 86, Article 2, Division 1, § 86-38 | (952) 249-4600 |
| Otsego | From September 1 to May 31 a temperature of at least 68 degrees should be maintained. | City Code, 7-11-6(F) | 763-441-2593 |
| Owatonna | The heating equipment must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F from October 1 to May 1. | City Code, § 151.11 (3) | 507-444-4370 |
| Plymouth | The city of Plymouth follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 15 to May 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | City Code, Chapter IV, § 405.01 | 763-509-5430 |
| Prior Lake | The city of Prior Lake follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 401.100 | (952) 447-9850 |
| Ramsey | The city of Ramsey follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code § 105-22 | 763.433.9850. |
| Red Wing | When the outside temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining at least 68 degrees F. | § 4.03, subd. 9 (G)(1) | 651.385.3611 |
| Redwood Falls | The city of Redwood Falls follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 15 to April 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, § 4.07, subd. 1, 2(E) | 507-637-5755 |
| Richfield | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F throughout the year. | City Code, § 405.11, subd. 6 | 612-861-9882 |
| Robbinsdale | Heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 70 degrees F when it is -20 degrees F. Senior housing must maintain a temperature of 70 degrees all year, and rental housing must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F from October 1 to May 1. | Robbinsdale City Code, § 425.17, subd. 2 | (763) 531-1261 or (763) 531 - 1267 |
| Rochester | When the temperature at the Rochester Airport falls below 50 degrees F, the heating facilities must be operating. The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 68 degrees F unless it is below minus 20 degrees F. | City Code § 34.08 | 507-328-2600 |
| Rosemount | The city of Rosemount follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 9-1-1 (A) | 651-322-2024 |
| Roseville | From September 30 to April 1 rental housing must maintain a temperature of at least 68 degrees F, except when the outdoor temperature is abnormally low. When the average monthly temperature is at least 30 degrees F, a temperature of 65 degrees F can be maintained. | Roseville City Code, § 906.08 (B)(3) | 651-792-7082 |
| Saint Louis Park | The city of Saint Louis Park follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 1 to June 1 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is below -20 degrees F, and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | St. Louis Park City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-142 & 6-143 | (952) 924-2588 |
| Sartell | The city of Sartell follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 9-1-4 | (320)258-7317 |
| Savage | The city of Savage follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 150.001 (A) | 952-882-2650 |
| Shakopee | The city of Shakopee follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | Shakopee Code of Ordinances, § 111.01 (C) (1)-(2)(a) | (952) 233-9396 |
| Shoreview | The heating equipment should be capable of maintaining 70 degrees F. | City Code § 211.070 (D)(8) | 651.490.4690 |
| South St. Paul | The city of South St. Paul follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 106-23 (a) | 651-554-3220 |
| Spring Lake Park | The city of Spring Lake Park follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 15 to April 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code § 150.180 | 763-784-6491 |
| St. Anthony | Heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of at least 68 degrees F. | City Code §111.198 | 651-638-2050 |
| St. Cloud | The city of St. Cloud follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 15 to April 15 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is abnormally low and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. | St. Cloud City Code, Chapter III, § 300:41 | 320-255-7214 |
| St. Joseph | Building must have facilities capable of maintaining 68 degrees F if it is 25 degrees F. | St. Joseph City Code, § 505.10 | 320-363-7201 |
| St. Michael | The city of St. Michael follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 151.01 (A) | 763-497-9923 |
| St. Paul | From October 15 to April 15 the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. If the outside temperature is below -20 degrees F, and the heating equipment is working to full capacity, maintenance of a minimum will not be required. Saint Paul also allows a tenant to repair and deduct from rent in situations where heating facilities are not safely maintained and in good working condition. This means a tenant, after proper notice to the landlord, can pay to have repairs made to a heating system that is not working, and then deduct those costs from their rent. Call HOME Line for specific legal advice regarding your situation: 612-728-5767 | City Code, Title VI, § 34.11 (6) & § 49.03 (a) | 651-266-8989 |
| St. Paul Park | The city of St. Paul Park follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 18-31 | (651) 459-9785 |
| St. Peter | The city of St. Peter follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 10-31 (1) | (507) 934-0662 |
| Stewartville | The city of Stewartville follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, §1000.01 | 507-533-4745 (Stewartville City Hall) |
| Stillwater | The city of Stillwater follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 33-1, subd. 4 | 651-430-8825 |
| Thief River Falls | The city of Thief River Falls follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, § 150.01 (A)-(D)1 | 218-681-2500 |
| Vadnais Heights | From September through May a temperature of at least 68 degrees must be maintained. Heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F when the outdoor temperature is as low as 25 degrees F. | City Code, 53.030 (6)(18) | 651-204-6015 |
| Virginia | From September 1 to June 1 the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, § 21.37, subd. 4, 5 | (218) 748 7500 |
| Waconia | The city of Waconia follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | § 900.03, subd. 2 | 763-479-1720 |
| Waite Park | The city of Waite Park follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. The heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, § 100.3, subd. 1 (K) | 320-656-8936 |
| Waseca | The city of Waseca follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. Pending confirmation of IPMC adoption: A temperature of 68 degrees F should be maintained in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. If it is abnormally cold and the heating equipment is working to its full capacity, the maintenance of a minimum is not required. If the average monthly temperature exceeds 30 degrees F, a minimum of 65 degrees F should be maintained. | City Code, § 150.01 (A) | 507-835-9700 |
| Wayzata | The city of Wayzata follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From October 1 to May 1 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code, § 803.02(p) | 952-404-5301 |
| West Saint Paul | The city of West Saint Paul follows the Minnesota State Building Code. When the temperature is below 60 degrees F, the heating facilities must be capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees F. | City Code § 150.040 | 651-552-4114 (Code Hotline) or 651-552-4100 (Community Development Dept). |
| White Bear Lake | From September 1, or when the average daily temperature is below 68 degrees F, to May 31, or when the average daily temperature is above 68 degrees F, heat shall be provided so that the temperature be at least 68 degrees F inside. | White Bear Lake City Code, § 502.100, subd. 10 | 651-429-8595 |
| Willmar | The heating equipment must be capable of maintaining a temperature of at least 68 degrees F during ordinary winter conditions. A temperature of at least 65 degrees F should be maintained in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. | City Code, § 6.5-46(n), § 6.5-49(1) | 320-235-8311 |
| Winona | 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 a temperature of 70 degrees F. | City Code, 33A.07 (a) | 507-457-8231 |
| Woodbury | The city of Woodbury follows an amended version of the International Property Maintenance Code. From September 1 to May 31 the heating facilities must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees F. 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. | City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, Section 6-202 | 651-714-3543 |
| Worthington | In all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, a temperature of 68 degrees F shall be maintained. | City Code § 150.10 (K)(14) | (507) 372-8640 |
This wide range of local heat requirements coupled with the ambiguity of state law demonstrate the complicated mix of rules and regulations that many renter households must navigate to achieve basic safety and well-being in their rental homes. HOME Line continues to advocate for additional tenant protections in relation to minimum temperatures and lack of heat, including a statewide minimum heat standard that would make these rules simpler and easier to enforce.
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