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Minnesota·Data as of Q4 2025

Minneapolis, MN CAM Reconciliation Guide

Vacancy rates, property tax system, operating expense benchmarks, and market-specific CAM billing considerations for Minneapolis, MN commercial landlords.

Current Vacancy Rates

22%
Office Vacancy
4.4%
Retail Vacancy
5.8%
Industrial Vacancy

Source: CBRE/JLL Q4 2025 Market Reports

Average CAM per Square Foot

$13.50
Office /SF/yr
$9.25
Retail /SF/yr
$4.50
Industrial /SF/yr

Property Tax System

Assessment Authority

Hennepin County Assessor / Ramsey County Assessor

Protest Procedure

File with County Board of Appeal and Equalization by June. Can appeal to Minnesota Tax Court. Annual reassessment.

Effective Tax Rate

~2.5-3.5% effective rate (among higher rates nationally; state general tax applies to commercial)

Key Submarkets

Downtown MinneapolisBloomington/494 StripSt. Paul CBDPlymouth/Golden ValleyMaple Grove/RogersEagan/Mendota Heights

CAM Billing Considerations

  • Minnesota state general property tax adds layer on top of local levies for commercial
  • Skyway system creates unique common area cost allocation for connected buildings
  • Heavy snow removal costs are major seasonal CAM item
  • Fiscal disparities program redistributes tax base across metro, affecting levies
  • Corporate departures (Target HQ downsizing) impacting downtown vacancy
Local BOMA Chapter

BOMA Minneapolis

Market Context

Minneapolis's skyway-connected buildings present a unique CAM allocation challenge — shared infrastructure costs must be apportioned among connected buildings. Snow removal and heating are dominant seasonal CAM items.

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