Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to support older homeowners in Minnesota by helping them remain in their homes safely as they age. It achieves this by funding home modifications and renovations that promote safety and accessibility.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $3,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026.
• This funding is directed to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, which will provide a grant to "Age Well at Home."
• The grant is for establishing the Minnesota Age in Place Network, which will oversee the intended use of funds.
• The funds are to be used specifically for making safety and accessibility enhancements to the homes of older low to moderate-income homeowners.
• Each home modification or safety renovation project under this scheme is capped at $20,000.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a specific financial measure to facilitate home safety and accessibility adaptations for seniors, an initiative that did not have explicit funding or infrastructure in place before.

Relevant Terms

home modifications, safety renovations, low to moderate-income homeowners, aging in place, Minnesota Age in Place Network, Age Well at Home, home safety, accessibility adaptations