SF3166 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Additional requirements for manufactured housing contents of notice letters establishment
Related bill: HF2965
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to create additional requirements for notice letters related to closures or changes in use of manufactured home parks in Minnesota. It specifically addresses payment responsibilities for the relocation trust fund and provides guidelines for assessments levied on manufactured home park owners.
Main Provisions
Payment to the Relocation Trust Fund: When a manufactured home park is closed or converted for another use, the park owner must pay a specified amount to the Minnesota manufactured home relocation trust fund. The amount depends on whether the home is single-section or multi-section, and how much the actual moving or purchasing costs are.
Exemptions from Payment: Park owners are exempt from making payments if they relocate residents at their own expense, if the home is abandoned, if the owner is not current on lot rent, or if the park closure results from eminent domain exercises by government bodies.
Annual Assessment: If the fund balance is below $2,000,000, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency will assess each park owner $15 per licensed lot. Notifications are to be sent by July 31 to ensure payment by December 15.
Resident Notification: Park owners must notify residents about the $15 assessment and payment deadlines. Notices must clearly indicate that the fee is mandatory for residents who own and live in manufactured homes.
Assessment Collection and Usage: Park owners can recoup the $15 assessment fee through a lump sum or monthly payments from residents. The collected fees are deposited into the trust fund, and records of collections and any deductions are maintained.
Legal Enforcement: The provisions in this bill can be enforced via legal action, with prevailing parties eligible to receive attorney fees and court costs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces specific guidelines for notice letters regarding park closures or changes in use.
- Expands details on the assessment process, including resident notification and recovery of assessment fees by park owners.
- Includes new penalties for non-compliance enforceable through court action.
Relevant Terms
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, manufactured home relocation trust fund, eminent domain, assessment fee, resident notification, legal enforcement, attorney fees.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Housing and Homelessness Prevention |
Citations
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"A requirement for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to include tax credit information in assessment notices."
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"summary": "The bill makes amendments to specific requirements pertaining to payments to the Minnesota manufactured home relocation trust fund under section 327C.095, subdivision 12.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies fund assessment and payment procedures, including timelines for notifications and assessments."
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"citation": "327C.095",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "References to payments into the Minnesota manufactured home relocation trust fund managed under section 462A.35.",
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"Adjusts the definitions in the context of manufactured home park conversion and relocation procedures."
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"citation": "462A.35",
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"summary": "This refers to eviction actions for nonpayment of lot rental amounts under section 327C.09.",
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"Includes context about the timing of eviction actions related to manufactured home park closures."
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"citation": "327C.09",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Clarifications on the residency status of manufactured home owners under section 327C.015, subdivision 14, in context to fund assessment eligibility.",
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"References regarding the residency status needed for eligibility in relocation trust fund assessments."
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"citation": "327C.015",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Addresses the collection of fees from residents together with monthly lot rent under section 327C.03, subdivision 6.",
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"Specifies fee recoupment methods related to the relocation trust fund assessments."
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"citation": "327C.03",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Information to be included in assessment notices regarding unsolicited sales under section 327C.097.",
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"Mandates inclusion of specific information in annual notices to park residents."
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Enforcement and specific circumstances exempting payment obligations under subdivision 13 of 327C.095.",
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"Elaborates on exemptions from fees if certain conditions are met, such as relocation by park owner or abandonment."
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