Minnesota's average condo and HOA fees, mapped
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Minnesota is home to some of the highest condo and homeowners association fees in the country, new U.S. Census data shows.
Why it matters: While condo and HOA dues help pay for maintenance and amenities like pools and gyms, they can add to the already high cost of homeownership.
State of play: About 16% of Minnesota homeowners paid condo or homeowners association fees last year, compared to 25% nationwide.
- The typical monthly bill for such fees in the state was $269 — about twice the U.S. median of $135.
Between the lines: The amount of condo and HOA fees differs widely between and within states.
- Roughly 5.6 million homeowners nationwide paid less than $50 a month in 2024, while around 3 million paid over $500.
Case in point: Despite having the 10th-highest dues in the nation, Minnesota's typical fees are still far below the median in New York ($739), Washington, D.C. ($505), and Hawai'i ($470).
- Arkansas had the lowest, at just $49 a month.
Worth noting: Lower fees aren't always a good thing long term. That's because having less cash in reserves can be a problem come new roof time, as our Axios Chicago colleague Carrie Shepherd notes.
Friction point: Such associations often enforce strict rules on everything from holiday decor to lawn care, with fines for residents who fail to comply.
- In Minnesota, complaints from homeowners about high fees and conflicts of interest have led to bipartisan calls for reforms and new rules governing HOAs.
What happened: The divided Legislature moved this spring to create a new state office to mediate disputes between homeowners and HOAs, as the Minnesota Reformer reported.
Yes, but: A slate of other proposals, including a measure requiring HOA board and property managers to solicit at least three bids for major repairs, fell short.
- That package, which would have also capped fines and blocked cities from requiring HOAs when approving housing developments, passed the Senate but not the House.
Where things stand: Supporters of the changes argue HOAs wield too much power, but often operate with too little oversight and transparency.
- Opponents argue that complying with the measures that fell short would be too costly and time-consuming, especially for volunteer board members.
What we're hearing: Two lawmakers who are part of the bipartisan working group on the issue told Axios yesterday that they've been inundated with calls for more action since the Legislature adjourned.
- "The floodgates opened up with stories of conflict of interest and unhappy homeowners," GOP Rep. Shane Mekeland said.
What we're watching: The group of authors is already meeting via Zoom to work on what one lawmaker described as "long overdue" proposals ahead of the 2026 session.
- DFL Rep. Kristin Bahner, the chief author in House, told Axios via text that the coalition hopes to build on a "strong bipartisan base of support in both chambers" to pass laws that create "greater transparency, accountability and restore critical consumer protections" next year.