When you file your 2024 taxes, if you are a renter, you can claim the Renter's Credit as part of your Minnesota Individual Income Tax return (Form M1). You will no longer file a Renter's Property Tax Refund return (Form M1PR). This means renters who previously filed both returns will not receive a separate refund later in the year. 

What does this mean for me as a renter?

You will include your CRP information when filing your Minnesota Individual Income Tax return (Form M1). The credit will decrease how much you owe or increase any refund due.

For most renters claiming the credit, this means you will no longer file a separate Property Tax Refund return (Form M1PR) and will not receive a separate refund later in the year.

What if I do not need to file an income tax return?

You must file to claim the Renter's Credit. The credit is part of your income tax return.

What if I need to amend Form M1PR for previous years?

Use Form M1PRX, Amended Homestead Credit Refund (for Homeowners) and Renter's Property Tax Refund, to amend for previous years. Visit our Amending a Property Tax Refund webpage for more information.

What does this mean if I do not pay rent?

You do not need to do anything different if you do not pay rent. If you are a homeowner, you file Form M1PR to receive the Homestead Credit Refund.

What if I am now a homeowner?

File Form M1PR to receive the Homestead Credit Refund. If you rented for part of the year, you can also claim the Renter's Credit on Form M1.

Where can I find more information?

Visit our Renter's Credit webpage.