Rent Paid Affidavit – Who Needs One – How To Get One

When a renter is unable to obtain a Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) from their landlord, the Department of Revenue offers an alternative that can be used to file for a Property Tax Refund called the Rent Paid Affidavit (RPA).  To use an RPA to apply for the refund, you will need to provide proof of payment in the form of receipts or cancelled checks for the rent you paid to the landlord.

You can order a 2012 RPA beginning April 1, 2013 by calling Taxpayer Assistance at (651) 296-3781 or sending an e-mail to individual.incometax@state.mn.us.  You will need to provide to the representative with the following information:

• landlord name
• landlord address
• landlord phone number
• rental address
• dates of the rental
• number of adults who lived there

We will mail you two copies of the RPA.  Using an RPA requires you to file a paper return. You will need to mail your completed M1PR form, one copy of the RPA, and proof of payment.

Please see Renters Property Tax Refund on our website for more information.