Renter Resources

Take our short, renter survey to share your needs and interests.

Learn about your rights as a renter in the City of Minneapolis:

• Screenings, security deposits, evictions, relocation

• Urgent situations, rental issues, and City notices

• Housing Liaisons

Legal Resources:

• HOME Line’s free tenant hotline: 612-728-5767

• Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid: 612-334-5970

• HUD Fair Housing Act: 612-334-5970

• Volunteer Lawyers Network: 612-752-6677

• Housing Justice Center: 612-807-1139

• City of Minneapolis Civil Rights Dept: to file a complaint, call 612-673-3012, visit in-person at 350 S. 5th St. (Room 239) or online

• LawHelpMN Guide

• Minneapolis Renter Rights videos (available in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish)

More Resources:

HousingLink is a nonprofit that is working locally to expand affordable rental choices: 612-522-2500

Minneapolis 311 Call 3-1-1 to report a problem with your rental unit to a housing inspector or for help with nonemergency City services. Call 311 or 612-673-3000.

General Resources

Here is a list of government officials, agencies and other resources you might find helpful.

South Uptown

• 10th Ward Council Member, Aisha Chughtai

• 3rd District Hennepin County Commissioner, Marion Greene

• Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Commissioner - 6th District, Cathy Abene

• MN Senate - District 61, D. Scott Dibble

• MN House of Representatives - District 61B, Jamie Long

• U.S.Representative - MN 5th Congressional District, Ilhan Omar

• U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar

• U.S. Senator Tina Smith

• Area overview

• South Uptown Demographics

Area Neighborhoods

• East Bde Maka Ska

• East Isles Neighborhood Association

• LEHNA aka "The Wedge" neighborhood

• East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA)

• Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA)

• Whittier Alliance

Local Media

• Southwest Connector

• Southwest Voices

General Resources (cont.)

City & Government Resources

• City of Minneapolis

• Hennepin County

• Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

• Bryant Square Park

• Walker Library

• Resident Services

• Register to Vote

• Snow Rules & Info

• Housing help

• Report code violation

• Report barking dog

• Noise complaint

• Report trash on property

• Trash drop off

• Home sewer problems

• Solid waste & recycling

• Yard waste pick up

• Organic waste

• Bed bug removal

• Senior Link Age Line

Crime & Safety

• Crime Rates - City

• Crime Map

Business Associations

• Lyn-Lake Business Association

• Uptown Association

• Southwest Business Association

Very Low Interest Home Improvement Loans and Matching Grants up to $500 for Home Security Improvements

Check out the loans and grants (below) that are available to South Uptown residents & property owners only.

Questions? Send us a note: info@southuptown.org

New to South Uptown? 

South Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood with a mix of renters and homeowners. Its proximity to entertainment, housing, shopping, and restaurants makes it sought after. 

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Loans and Grants

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Whether you’re thinking of painting the house, new windows or updating your garage, the South Uptown NRP Home Improvement Loan Program can help fund all kinds of exterior home improvements. South Uptown has partnered with the Lending Center at the Center for Energy & Environment (CEE) to offer financing options that allow homeowners to complete their projects with low monthly payments and fixed low rates.

Get started today by calling 612-335-5884 or visit mnlendingcenter.org.

The Lending Center at CEE is a Minnesota nonprofit that has been helping homeowners for over 35 years.
 

Get up to $500 for Home Security Improvements!

South Uptown property owners may be eligible for a $500 matching grant to install lighting, home security cameras and upgraded locks and doors. The South Uptown Neighborhood Association provides a 1:1 match of up to $500 for eligible improvements. View the Program Guidelines for more info. Please fill out this online application form here.

Funds are limited, and they are processed on a first come, first-served basis. Act now!