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Minnesota late fee law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Statutory cap
8% of the overdue rent
Grace period
None in the statute

A late fee is allowed only if agreed in writing, stating when it applies; max 8% of the overdue rent payment. No statutory grace period. With a housing-assistance payments contract, the fee is computed only on the tenant's share of the rent (since 2024).

Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.177 · read on 2026-11-09

Calculate it for your rent

Legal maximum
$200 maximum
The statutory ceiling in Minnesota at this rent: 8% of the overdue rent.
Computed as if the whole month's rent is overdue; on a smaller unpaid balance the cap is lower.
Grace period
None in the statute
Statutory cap
8% of the overdue rent
Minnesota: A late fee is allowed only if agreed in writing, stating when it applies; max 8% of the overdue rent payment. No statutory grace period. With a housing-assistance payments contract, the fee is computed only on the tenant's share of the rent (since 2024).
Source: Minn. Stat. § 504B.177 · read on 2026-11-09

Minnesota: common questions

What is the maximum late fee in Minnesota?

Minnesota's statute caps it: 8% of the overdue rent. A late fee is allowed only if agreed in writing, stating when it applies; max 8% of the overdue rent payment. No statutory grace period. With a housing-assistance payments contract, the fee is computed only on the tenant's share of the rent (since 2024).

Is there a grace period for late rent in Minnesota?

The statute does not set one.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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