Minnesota HF1713 creates a demolition grant program for tax-stressed cities to fund 50% of demolition costs for qualifying properties.

Minnesota HF1713 establishes a demolition grant program for tax-stressed cities to cover 50% of demolition costs for qualifying properties. The bill defines "qualifying property" as a vacant, unsafe structure in a city with a tax rate of at least 125%. The commissioner of employment and economic development will award grants based on financial need and public safety threat. The bill also creates a special revenue fund account for these grants, with annual appropriations of $2,246,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The commissioner must submit annual reports detailing the use of grant funds.

Minnesota HF1713 creates a demolition grant program for tax-stressed cities to fund 50% of demolition costs for qualifying properties.

Minnesota HF1713 establishes a demolition grant program for tax-stressed cities to cover 50% of demolition costs for qualifying properties. The bill defines "qualifying property" as a vacant, unsafe structure in a city with a tax rate of at least 125%. The commissioner of employment and economic development will award grants based on financial need and public safety threat. The bill also creates a special revenue fund account for these grants, with annual appropriations of $2,246,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The commissioner must submit annual reports detailing the use of grant funds.