Northwood, ND Rent Control 2026
Northwood has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Northwood does not have rent control. North Dakota 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 — Northwood Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Northwood
Northwood landlords must follow North Dakota state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$1,089
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate North Dakota rent control rules in Northwood and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Northwood's median rent of $1,089/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Northwood Rental Market Context
Northwood is the 55th-largest city in North Dakota (population 950). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,089/month, it falls in the premium range for North Dakota rental costs — 25% above the state median of $873/month.
How Northwood Compares in Grand Forks County
Northwood ranks #4 of 10 cities in Grand Forks County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | 58,921 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Larimore | 1,224 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Thompson | 1,069 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Northwood | 950 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Emerado | 441 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Manvel | 369 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Reynolds | 268 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Gilby | 240 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Niagara | 42 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
| Inkster | 37 | $1,089/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Grand Forks County, North Dakota. All cities follow North Dakota state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Grand Forks County.
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