Minneapolis City Council Extends Eviction Notice Period

New 60-day requirement aims to support residents impacted by Operation Metro Surge

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 to temporarily extend the eviction notice period for renters from 30 days to 60 days, in an effort to help support residents impacted by Operation Metro Surge. The ordinance, if approved by Mayor Jacob Frey, would remain in effect until August 31.

Why it matters

The city estimates Operation Metro Surge led to an additional $15.7 million in monthly need for rental support, leaving many residents out of work and relying on mutual aid networks to pay rent. Extending the eviction notice period is intended to prevent evictions and provide more time for residents to secure rental assistance.

The details

Under the new ordinance, landlords would need to wait 60 days, instead of the typical 30, before bringing an eviction notice to a renter. Supporters of the measure said preventing evictions is more cost-effective than trying to re-house someone who has already been evicted.

  • The Minneapolis City Council voted on the ordinance on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • If approved by Mayor Jacob Frey, the 60-day eviction notice requirement would stay in effect until August 31, 2026.

The players

Minneapolis City Council

The legislative body of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, responsible for passing the ordinance to extend the eviction notice period.

Jacob Frey

The mayor of Minneapolis, who would need to approve the city council's ordinance for it to take effect.

Robin Wonsley

A Minneapolis City Council member who represents Ward 2 and voted in favor of the ordinance.

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What they’re saying

“Preventing eviction is always more cost-effective than trying to re-house someone who has been evicted.”

— Robin Wonsley, Minneapolis City Council Member (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

If approved by Mayor Jacob Frey, the 60-day eviction notice requirement would stay in effect until August 31, 2026.

The takeaway

This ordinance is an attempt by the Minneapolis City Council to provide more time and support for residents impacted by the economic effects of Operation Metro Surge, in order to prevent widespread evictions and the associated costs of re-housing displaced individuals.