SF2552

SF2552 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Miscellaneous housing provisions modifications

Related bill: HF2309

AI Generated Summary

This bill modifies various housing-related provisions in Minnesota, addressing rental assistance programs, housing aid funds, workforce housing projects, and high-rise sprinkler systems.

Key changes include: - Expanding eligibility for rental assistance and allowing more flexibility for program administrators in awards distribution. - Clarifying eligible uses of housing aid funds and removing restrictions for workforce housing projects. - Updating grant funding rules for schools involved in housing projects. - Revising definitions and restrictions for recipients of housing funds, ensuring they are not disqualified based on prior financial contributions. - Setting deadlines for spending housing-related funds allocated to cities and counties and ensuring unspent funds are transferred to local housing trust funds. - Modifying the Highrise Sprinkler System Grant and Loan Program to prioritize nonprofit applicants and allow greater financial assistance for the installation of fire protection systems.

Overall, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and accessibility of housing assistance programs in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Housing and Homelessness Prevention
March 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Housing and Homelessness Prevention
March 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	Taxes

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification of forms of financial assistance applicable under this statute."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section applies to all forms of financial assistance provided by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.",
      "modified": [
        "Inclusion of federal low-income housing credits allocation under section 462A.221."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "462A.051",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Redistribution clause for unused or underutilized funds."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Modifies provisions related to grants to program administrators for the rental assistance program.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on the use of formulas to determine award amounts."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "462A.2095",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows nonprofit organizations contracted by school districts to receive funding."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments relating to grant funding to schools under this section.",
      "modified": [
        "Funding use requirements and participant obligations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "462A.33",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Definitions of disqualified individuals and businesses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Modifications concerning eligible recipients and use of funds.",
      "modified": [
        "Requirements for certification of eligibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "462A.40",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on deadlines and conditions for fund expenditure."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Use of proceeds for qualifying projects under this section.",
      "modified": [
        "Conditions for transfer of funds to local housing trust funds."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "477A.35",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Deadlines for spending and commitment of funds clarified."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Detailing the use of proceeds on qualifying projects.",
      "modified": [
        "Criteria for transferring unspent funds to local housing trust funds."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "477A.36",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Explicit reference to the meaning of 'sprinkler system' under this statute."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Defines the term 'sprinkler system' as synonymous with 'fire protection system.'",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on applicability to highrise buildings."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "299M.01",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]