Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to support immigrant and refugee families in Minnesota by providing rental assistance and eviction prevention services. It aims to do this through a financial grant directed to the nonprofit organization Isuroon.

Main Provisions

• Transfer of Funds: The bill authorizes a one-time transfer of $2,000,000 from the state’s general fund to the housing development fund in fiscal year 2026.

• Appropriation for Grant: The transferred amount will be appropriated to the Housing Finance Agency, which will provide a grant to Isuroon. This nonprofit organization will then use the funds to offer rental assistance and eviction prevention services tailored to immigrant and refugee families.

• Grant Usage: The grant funding must be used for:

  1. Direct rent payments to landlords for tenants who are overdue on rent.
  2. Mediation and navigation services to prevent evictions.
  3. Outreach and case management services that are culturally responsive to the target communities.

Reporting Requirements

• Annual Reporting: Isuroon must submit a report by December 15 each year until 2027, detailing:
  1. The number of families served.
  2. The total amount of rent assistance distributed.
  3. The outcomes of eviction prevention efforts.

Relevant Terms

• Rental assistance
• Eviction prevention
• Immigrant and refugee families
• Cultural responsiveness
• Housing development fund
• Nonprofit organization
• Isuroon