Minneapolis, MN • IZ Program Guide

Minneapolis Inclusionary Zoning Rental Directory

Find rent-capped units in newly constructed apartment towers across North Loop, Downtown Minneapolis, Uptown, and Northeast Arts District.

Standard Tier
50%–60% AMI
IZ Cap
Capped Rent
~$960/mo
Save ~$1140/mo
1-Person Cap
$54,200
HUD FY2026 Ceiling
Market Average
$2100/mo
$13,680/yr savings

Minneapolis AMI Eligibility Checker

HUD 2026

Enter your gross annual income to see which IZ AMI tiers and maximum rent caps you unlock in Minneapolis.

Estimated AMI Status: Evaluating...
Max Allowable Monthly Rent (30x Rule): $1,500/mo

Minneapolis IZ Rent Benchmarks

50%–60% AMI Benchmark
Layout Statutory Rent Market Rate Monthly Savings
Studio ~$575/mo $2100 +$1525/mo
1-Bedroom ~$615/mo $2415 +$1800/mo
2-Bedroom ~$740/mo $2940 +$2200/mo

* Rent figures reflect official statutory gross rent limits including tenant utility allowances under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 20, Chapter 535 (Inclusionary Housing).

How Below-Market Inclusionary Housing Works in Minneapolis

Under Minneapolis's Inclusionary Zoning Policy, private developers receiving municipal zoning density bonuses, tax incentives, or transit corridor designations are legally mandated to dedicate a permanent percentage of luxury units at below-market rates.

1
Equal Amenities: IZ residents enjoy the identical amenities as market-rate tenants: concierge, rooftop pools, fitness centers, and package lockers.
2
Income Corridor (30x Rule): Household gross annual income must be at least 2.5x the annual rent (minimum rent-to-income floor) while remaining strictly under the HUD AMI ceiling.
3
Documentation Compliance: Requires 3 consecutive months of bank statements across all accounts, consecutive pay stubs or 1099s, and a HUD student status affidavit.
Governing Agency: Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)
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City of Minneapolis CPED Housing Directory

The municipal clearinghouse and direct registry for subsidized luxury apartments in Minneapolis. Access official lotteries and open waitlists directly.

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