Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Minnesota (2026)
4 rules on the books across Minnesota, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Density Bonus Law
California Density Bonus Law (Gov Code §65915) and local implementations granting up to 50% density bonuses for affordable-housing projects.
Carver County
Significant RestrictionsCarver County lets landowners in the Agriculture District apply for a conditional use permit to subdivide extra…
Read full rule →Stearns County
Significant RestrictionsStearns County's A-160 agricultural zoning district, its most restrictive rural district at one home per 160 acres…
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Some RestrictionsMinneapolis grants a floor area ratio premium to multifamily projects of 20+ units that build affordable housing…
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Some RestrictionsSaint Paul lets H1 and H2 residential lots add extra dwelling units and 5% more lot coverage in exchange for affordable…
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