Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund and Minnesota Renter's Credit

  I m p o r t a n t   N o t e s

Renters: Starting with the 2024 Renter's Credit, the process for claiming the credit/refund has changed. Renters will now claim the credit on their individual income tax (Form M1) return by including Schedule M1RENT and their Certificate(s) of Rent Paid (CRPs) with that return.

Forgot to claim your refund on your Form M1 return? You can file an amended return (Form M1X) to claim your refund. If you are amending a 2024 (or earlier) return, you need to complete Form M1X on paper and mail it to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Beginning with 2025 returns, you can e-file an amended Form M1X return. Visit our Minnesota Forms page to get the form.

Homeowners: The process for claiming the Homestead Credit Refund has had minimal changes. Continue to use the 2025 and/or 2024 M1PR FormPak to claim your refund.
 

e-File your 2025 Minnesota Renter's Credit (Form M1), your 2025 Homestead Credit Refund (Form M1PR) or your 2024 Homestead Credit Refund (Form M1PR) using eFile Express!

  • Most calculations are automatically performed for you.
  • Eliminate errors before submitting your return.
  • Receive confirmation that your return was accepted.
  • Get your refund as fast as Minnesota law allows*.
  • Pay only after you send your return.

Follow the links below to easily download the software and forms that you need to e-file your refund return with the State of Minnesota.

Pricing
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Download Files
For step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing eFile Express on your PC, click here to access the special Getting Started page for M1PR filers.

Note: The following download packages include both the eFile Express software and the forms for filing your Minnesota 2025 Renter's Credit, 2025 Homeowner's Credit Refund and 2024 Homeowner's Credit Refund return. If you want to download the software or FormPaks separately, please visit our Download or Minnesota Forms pages.

Tip: Most users should select and install the Consumer-version (the first package listed below). Only install the TaxPro-version if you are a professional tax preparer who has set up an eFile Express TaxPro account.

Software and FormPaks (select one)

   eFile Express 2025.0a (2826K)
  • Consumer version
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   eFile Express for Tax Professionals 2025.0a (3671K)

Minnesota Homeowner and Renter Refund Overview

Minnesota offers 2 property tax refunds to certain Minnesota filers who qualify. The refund/credit is available to both homeowners and renters to claim a partial refund of property taxes that have either been paid directly to one's county (for homeowners) or indirectly via rent paid to one's landlord (for renters).

What return should you file?

RENTERS: Beginning with 2024 returns (filed in 2025 or later), renters should claim the credit directly on their Minnesota tax return *.
* The return should (minimally) include Form M1, Schedule M1RENT, Schedule M1REF and Form 1040.

HOMEOWNERS: Homeowner's (including mobile home owners) should file a 2025 Form M1PR return (or if still needing to claim the 2024 credit, a 2024 Form M1PR return prior to August 15, 2026.

What refunds are available?

Homeowners can qualify for one or two different types of refunds. Renters can qualify for a single refund. The following chart provides an overview of the particulars of each type of refund to help you determine which refund(s) you qualify for.

  Regular Refund Special Refund
Who qualifies:

- Homeowners
- Renters
- Nursing home residents
- Mobile home owners

- Homeowners
Refund amount:
   - Homeowners
   - Renters
- Up to $3,480
- Up to $2,720
- Up to $1,000
Household Income:
   - Homeowners
   - Renters
- Less than $142,490
- Less than $  77,570
- None
Other requirements:
- Full or part-year resident of Minnesota during 2025
- Cannot be a dependent
- Lived in same home on Jan 2, 2025 and Jan 2, 2026
- Property tax increased by more than 12% and at least $100
- Full or part-year resident of Minnesota during 2025
- Cannot be a dependent


Notes:
  - Amounts and dates are for 2025 returns.
  - Refer to the Minnesota Form M1 and Form M1PR instructions for complete information.

Form M1 and Form M1PR Instruction Booklets
Electronic copies of the Form M1 and Form M1PR instruction booklets (which can be viewed using Adobe® Reader®) are available on the Minnesota Department of Revenue web site and can accessed by clicking the appropriate link listed below:

     2025 Form M1 Instruction Booklet
     2025 Form M1PR Instruction Booklet
     2024 Form M1PR Instruction Booklet

Filing Deadlines for the Renter and Homestead Credit Returns
The last day you can claim your 2025 refund is August 16, 2027.
The last day you can claim your 2024 refund is August 15, 2026.

Tracking Your Return (When Can You Expect Your Refund)
Timely-filed current-year Renter refunds are typically issued in August.

Timely-filed current-year Homeowner refunds are typically issued by the end of September.

For more specific information, use Minnesota's "Where's My Refund?" system to follow the status of your refund.