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Renters' Credit At Risk

Renters' Credit cut by 27 percent in 2010

The Renters' Credit provides a property tax refund for nearly 305,000 low- and moderate-income Minnesota households, more than one-quarter of which include seniors or people with severe disabilities. The Renters' Credit is a critical tool to offset the impact of property taxes paid by renters, already one of the most regressive taxes in the state.

Under his 2009 unallotment plan, Governor Pawlenty cut the Renters' Credit by 27 percent in 2010 only - an average cut of $129. As a result, most Renters' Credit recipients - nearly 281,000 households - will see a significant cut in their Renters' Credits at a time when they are struggling to make ends meet. More than 18,000 Minnesota households will no longer qualify for the credit.

In the final budget legislation of the 2010 Legislative Session, the legislature approved this one-year cut, along with most of the Governor's other unallotments.

Additional information about the Renters' Credit:


Updated June 24, 2010

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This document is for general information only - we are unable to answer specific questions about your renters' credit.  To check on the status of your credit or to find out how to get tax forms, see the Department of Revenue web site or call (651) 296-3781.  If you need help applying for the credit, see the AccountAbility Minnesota web site or call (651) 287-0187.