Purpose of the Bill

The bill's purpose is to allocate funds for the renovation and construction of transitional housing in Minnesota. Transitional housing serves as temporary accommodation for individuals or families moving from homelessness or unstable housing environments towards permanent housing solutions.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes a one-time appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2026.
• Use of Funds:
  • Renovate existing facilities that are not currently used as transitional housing to convert them into transitional housing sites.
  • Renovate and improve existing transitional housing sites.
  • Construct new transitional housing facilities.
  • Enhance safety, sanitation, accessibility, and habitability of current transitional housing sites.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill directs specific funding exclusively for transitional housing, including new constructions and renovations, differentiating it from other forms of housing assistance or renovation programs.

Relevant Terms

transitional housing, appropriation, renovation, construction, Minnesota, housing sites, funding, fiscal year 2026, safety, sanitation, accessibility, habitability.