Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to improve the funding system for housing support services in Minnesota by establishing an additional administrative rate. This rate will be paid to counties and Tribes to support various housing-related activities.

Main Provisions

• Supplementary Administrative Rate: The bill stipulates that the Minnesota commissioner of human services must set a supplementary rate for counties and Tribes. This rate will be in addition to existing housing support payments.
• Allocated Activities: The additional funds are intended to assist in:
  1. Setting up and maintaining housing support agreements with providers.
  2. Overseeing the quality of services provided by these housing providers.
  3. Determining eligibility for housing support and processing payments to providers.
• Reporting Requirements: By February 27, 2026, the commissioner must report the established rates and the methodology behind them to relevant legislative committees. If there are any changes to the rates, a similar report must be produced by February 27 of the following year.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces a statutory change in Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 256I.05, adding a new subdivision that mandates a supplementary administrative rate structure for housing support, previously capped by existing laws.

Relevant Terms

• Housing support
• Administrative rate
• Commissioner of human services
• Counties and Tribes
• Provider agreements
• Legislative reporting