Minnesota HF2309 modifies housing provisions, expands eligibility for rental assistance, and clarifies funding uses.

Minnesota HF2309 amends housing policies to expand eligibility for rental assistance, particularly for households with children and low incomes. It allows the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to award grants or loans to various entities, including cities, tribes, and nonprofits, for housing projects. The bill also modifies the use of funds for local housing trust funds, requiring grantees to use funds for qualifying projects and return unused funds. Additionally, it updates the high-rise sprinkler system grant and loan program to prioritize nonprofit applicants and set maximum grants.

Minnesota HF2309 modifies housing provisions, expands eligibility for rental assistance, and clarifies funding uses.

Minnesota HF2309 amends housing policies to expand eligibility for rental assistance, particularly for households with children and low incomes. It allows the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to award grants or loans to various entities, including cities, tribes, and nonprofits, for housing projects. The bill also modifies the use of funds for local housing trust funds, requiring grantees to use funds for qualifying projects and return unused funds. Additionally, it updates the high-rise sprinkler system grant and loan program to prioritize nonprofit applicants and set maximum grants.