Eviction Prevention Resources

The Housing Justice League is a coalition of community-based organizations advocating for policy change and building grassroots support for housing justice in Minneapolis.

We’ve compiled the resources below to help Minneapolis renters and advocates navigate the eviction process while standing up for renter’s rights and power.

Click here to view our Minneapolis Eviction Prevention Guide (phone-size pdf)

Click here to view our Minneapolis Eviction Prevention Guide (print-size pdf)

Housing Justice League Minneapolis Eviction Response information

Click here to view our Eviction Response Briefings (slideshow)

Eviction timeline

Stage 1: Resourcing

If you miss a rent payment, your landlord has to give you a written 30-day pre-eviction notice. There is still time to avoid eviction.

What you can do:

  • check that the notice is complete
  • seek rental assistance funds
  • connect with community support
  • find housing/ shelter resources in case of eviction
  • pay rent in full or negotiate a payment plan
  • break lease and move out (not ideal; still liable to pay rent owed)

Stage 2: Resourcing and accompaniment

Once the landlord files an eviction with the court, it may take 7+ days for a summons to be served for you to appear in court, and then 7-30+ days for your court hearing. Summons dates for a court hearing might be scheduled weeks or a month from when the summons was received due to high demands on the courts.

What you can do:

  • request county rental assistance
  • pay rent/ negotiate payment plan on or before the day of your hearing, if possible
  • get legal support
  • learn what to expect in court
  • request a virtual hearing
  • attend your hearing (a court will always side with the landlord if you don’t go)
  • advocate for expungement of the eviction from your record
  • petition to contest the finding

Stage 3: Navigating displacement

If the court sides with the landlord, the judge will issue a Writ of Recovery will be issued that allows the sheriff to evict you (physically remove you and your property from your home).

What you can do:

  • turn to friends, family, community, or local shelter resources.

Resources

Legal support

HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems. Contact 612-728-5767 https://homelinemn.org

Hennepin County Adult Representation Services: Contact 612-348-7012, contactARS@hennepin.us, www.hennepincounty.gov/adult-representation-services

Mid MN Legal Aid: Contact 1-877-696-6529, https://mylegalaid.org

Volunteer Lawyers Network: Contact 612-752-6677, www.vlnmn.org

Housing and shelter

Hennepin County:

Minnesota Housing’s Housing Help: https://www.mnhousing.gov/home/housing-help

United Way 211 (24/7, free, confidential, many languages spoken), 651-291-0211 or text your zip code to 898-211

Rental assistance

Hennepin County:

State of Minnesota:

City of Minneapolis:

Mutual aid:

  • Check in with neighbors, faith communities, community organizations, and more to connect with hyperlocal mutual aid resources
  • Some Minneapolis neighborhood associations may be able to direct you to resources. For a directory of neighborhood associations, click here.
    • Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association has a rental assistance fund
    • Stand with Minnesota is a website with an up-to-date directory of websites to donate rent support to. This could be a starting point for contacting organizations collecting funds to learn how to apply/receive funds.

Know your rights

Required info on a 30 day pre-eviction notice:

  • Amount you owe
  • Date the full amount is due
  • Payable address to be paid to
  • Include know your rights and resource information required by the State of Minnesota
  • The landlord (or an agent of the landlord) must deliver the notice personally or by first class mail to the residential tenant at the address of the leased premises

Virtual hearings:

  • You can request a virtual hearing, but it may not be granted. Virtual hearings are recommended for immigrants concerned with ICE presence at the courthouse.

Expungement:

  • Expungement removes and eviction from your public record. Always advocate for expungement in a settlement agreement. Filing afterwards can cost over $300.

Right to Organize:

Take action with your neighbors to demand safe and fair housing. You have the right to organize! Learn more

Disclaimers

Updated 05/06/2026

Information subject to change.

This information is meant for reference only and should not be considered legal advice.

Information is based on an eviction for nonpayment of rent. If you’re facing eviction for a reason other than missing a rent payment, talk to a lawyer about your specific case.