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HF2965 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Additional requirements for contents of notice letters created.

Related bill: SF3166

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend existing regulations related to manufactured housing in Minnesota. The focus is on creating additional requirements for notice letters and outlining payment obligations connected to the relocation of manufactured homes.

Main Provisions

  • Relocation Fund Payments: Manufactured home park owners are responsible for payments to the Minnesota manufactured home relocation trust fund when parks close or change use. These payments cover relocation costs and are calculated either as the actual costs or based on flat rates: $3,250 for single-section homes and $6,000 for multi-section homes.

  • Exceptions to Payment: Park owners are exempt from paying into the relocation fund if:

    1. They relocate homeowners within or to another park at their expense.
    2. Homeowners are vacating before the closure statement is mailed.
    3. Homes are abandoned, or taxes/rent are not up to date.
    4. Eviction actions are pending against the homeowner.
    5. The park’s closure is due to eminent domain by the government.
    6. The homeowner moved in after the closure notice or has not paid the necessary assessment.

  • Funding Shortfall Assessment: If the trust fund drops below $2 million, park owners are assessed $15 for each licensed lot. This assessment must be paid by December 15 each year.

  • Notice and Information Requirements: Park owners receive notices with details about the assessment and must distribute information to residents, including payment deadlines and additional resources available to them. The notice must clearly state that payment of the assessed fee is mandatory.

  • Payment Options for Park Residents: Owners may recoup the $15 assessment from residents either as a lump sum or spread as a small monthly fee added to the rent.

  • Enforcement: The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency or a neutral third party can enforce the provisions of the bill in court, and winners in such cases may receive attorney fees and court costs.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill introduces stricter requirements for notice distribution and adds clarity on the financial obligations of park owners regarding relocation costs.
  • It expands the scenarios under which park owners are exempt from paying for relocation if specific conditions are met.
  • There is a new mandate for the inclusion of detailed information in notices sent to residents, ensuring transparency about obligations and available resources.

Relevant Terms

  • Manufactured housing
  • Manufactured home relocation trust fund
  • Park closure
  • Eminent domain
  • Assessment fee
  • Resident notice
  • Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHousing Finance and Policy
April 06, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional information to be included in notice letters by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends requirements related to the Minnesota manufactured home relocation trust fund under section 327C.095, subdivision 12.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies conditions where manufactured home park owners are not required to contribute to the fund."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327C.095",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 12"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill involves disbursements to the Minnesota manufactured home relocation trust fund under section 462A.35.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "462A.35",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill mentions section 327C.09 regarding actions for nonpayment of lot rental amounts.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "327C.09",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the definition of a resident under section 327C.015, subdivision 14.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "327C.015",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill allows manufactured home park owners to recoup costs as specified under section 327C.03, subdivision 6.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "327C.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill includes notice requirements for unsolicited sales under section 327C.097.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "327C.097",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references tax credits available for sales of manufactured home parks to cooperatives under section 290.0694.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "290.0694",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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