Hokah, MN Rent Control 2026
Hokah has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Hokah does not have rent control. Minnesota does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Hokah Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Hokah
Hokah landlords must follow Minnesota state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$1,166
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Minnesota rent control rules in Hokah and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Hokah's median rent of $1,166/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Hokah Rental Market Context
Hokah is the 472nd-largest city in Minnesota (population 547). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,166/month, it falls in the above-average range for Minnesota rental costs — 17% above the state median of $999/month.
How Hokah Compares in Houston County
Hokah ranks #6 of 7 cities in Houston County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | 5,294 | $1,166/mo | No local cap |
| Caledonia | 2,794 | $1,166/mo | No local cap |
| Spring Grove | 1,219 | $1,166/mo | No local cap |
| Houston | 983 | $1,166/mo | No local cap |
| Brownsville | 553 | $1,166/mo | No local cap |
| Hokah | 547 | $1,166/mo | No local cap |
| Eitzen | 273 | $1,166/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Houston County, Minnesota. All cities follow Minnesota state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Houston County.
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