The bill, H.F. No. 1770, proposes creating a Cooperative Manufactured Housing Infrastructure Grant Program in Minnesota. It would allow state grants to counties and cities to cover up to 50% of the capital costs for housing infrastructure supporting cooperative manufactured housing developments. The program prioritizes projects with nonstate matching resources (cash or in-kind contributions).

Key provisions include:

• Definition of Housing Infrastructure: Covers publicly-owned infrastructure such as sewers, water supply systems, utility extensions, streets, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and facilities for wastewater pretreatment to remove phosphorus.

• Eligibility: Grants would support projects benefiting manufactured housing cooperatives.

• Application Process: Counties or cities must submit applications including a council resolution certifying available nonstate matching funds. The agency evaluates applications based on factors such as the availability of new housing sites and the impact on workforce housing and local investment.

• Funding Limit: Grants are capped at $60,000 per manufactured housing lot.

• Grant Cancellation: If the project fails to proceed within five years, the agency can cancel the grant and require funds to be returned.

• Reallocation of Funds: Returned grant money will be reappropriated for new grants under the program.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to finance this initiative.