Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support housing initiatives by providing financial assistance to the Rondo Community Land Trust. This aid is intended to facilitate a pilot program that helps prospective home buyers, making homeownership more accessible to those with lower to moderate incomes.

Main Provisions

• Grant Allocation: The bill allocates $11,500,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. This money is intended for a grant specifically to the Rondo Community Land Trust.
• Program Focus: The grant is designated to fund a home buyer initiative pilot program.
• Eligibility: The program targets households with an adjusted income at or below 115% of the area's median income, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, ensuring affordability for qualifying participants.

Significant Changes

This is a new, one-time financial allocation meant for a specific pilot program, indicating no ongoing financial commitment beyond the initial year.

Relevant Terms

• Grant, Rondo Community Land Trust, home buyer initiative, pilot program, area median income, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing assistance, fiscal year 2026.