Housing

Tenants of a low-income apartment building thought their days of massive rent increases were over thanks to a new rent cap rule in St. Paul. But not long after the law went into effect this spring, they discovered their landlord had received an exemption.

St. Paul’s city council heard a lot of strong opinions Wednesday evening after a task force presented its findings on the city’s rent stabilization policies.

A program designed to provide money to homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other eligible housing expenses will be extended into August.

The Minnesota Legislature returned Tuesday from its spring break with less than five weeks to strike deals on billions of dollars in available money.

Minnesota lawmakers broadly agree that they'll need to help renters and homeowners with rising housing costs, but they're divided over the size and scope of how to spend.

The Powderhorn community of Minneapolis is celebrating after a longtime resident learned she can stay put.

An attorney for a Minneapolis apartment building has filed to evict a tenant for displaying Nazi symbols.

For Shanika Henderson the dream of owning her own home is on hold, but she can’t help wondering if her landlord took that dream away from her and hundreds of other potential home-owners in North Minneapolis.   

As more and more families are paying more than they can afford to keep a roof over their heads, Minnesota legislators are proposing a package they hope will reduce costs, while also spurring the development of new homes.