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SF1727 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cooperative manufactured housing infrastructure grant program bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF1770

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 1727) proposes the creation of a Cooperative Manufactured Housing Infrastructure Grant Program in Minnesota. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance to counties and cities for infrastructure projects that support cooperative manufactured housing developments.

Key Provisions:

  • Grant Program & Funding:

    • The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency may provide grants covering up to 50% of the capital costs for eligible infrastructure projects.
    • Non-state resources (cash or in-kind contributions) must be committed before a grant is awarded.

  • Definition of Housing Infrastructure:

    • Includes publicly owned infrastructure such as sewers, water supply systems, streets, stormwater management, and wastewater treatment facilities.

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Grants are available only for manufactured housing cooperatives as defined in Minnesota law.
    • Projects must increase available housing sites and contribute to public and private capital investment.

  • Application & Approval Process:

    • Local governments (counties or cities) must apply for funding.
    • The agency will evaluate projects based on their impact on housing stock and workforce needs.
    • Grant decisions are at the agency’s discretion and not subject to judicial review unless there is an abuse of discretion.

  • Grant Limitations:

    • A county or city may receive a maximum grant of $60,000 per manufactured housing lot.

  • Grant Cancellation & Repayment:

    • If a funded project has not made progress within five years, the agency must cancel the grant and require the funds to be returned.
    • Returned money will be reallocated for new grants under the program.

  • Bonding Authorization:

    • The bill allows for the issuance and sale of state bonds to fund the grant program.

This bill seeks to improve affordable housing availability by supporting the development of cooperative manufactured housing communities through infrastructure investment.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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