Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for housing assistance by granting money to a nonprofit organization. It focuses on rental assistance and eviction prevention for immigrant and refugee families in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Funding Transfer: A total of $2,000,000 will be transferred from Minnesota’s general fund to the housing development fund in fiscal year 2026. This is a one-time allocation.
• Grant Allocation: The commissioner of the Housing Finance Agency will allocate these funds as a grant to Isuroon, a nonprofit organization, for specific purposes related to housing.
• Service Areas:
  • Direct rent payments to landlords for tenants with overdue rent.
  • Eviction prevention mediation and navigation services.
  • Culturally responsive outreach and case management services, specifically tailored to immigrant and refugee families.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces a directed appropriation to a nonprofit focusing on immigrant and refugee families. This marks a targeted approach within housing policy, recognizing the unique challenges faced by these communities in accessing and maintaining housing.

Reporting Requirements

• Isuroon must submit an annual report until 2027 detailing:
  • The number of families served.
  • Total rent assistance distributed.
  • The outcomes of eviction prevention efforts.

Relevant Terms

housing assistance, rental assistance, eviction prevention, immigrant families, refugee families, nonprofit organization, culturally responsive services, direct rent payments, mediation services, outreach, case management.