Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to establish an administrative rate for housing support payments directed to counties and Tribes in Minnesota. It aims to ensure that these funds help enhance the administration of housing support services.

Main Provisions

• Supplementary Administrative Rate: The bill mandates the commissioner of human services to set an additional administrative rate to be paid to counties and Tribes. This rate is in addition to existing payments and aims to cover administrative activities such as:

  1. Creating and maintaining agreements with housing support providers.
  2. Overseeing the quality of services offered by these providers.
  3. Determining eligibility and ensuring payments are made to eligible housing support providers.

• Reporting Requirements: By February 27, 2026, the commissioner must report to legislative committees on the established rate and its methodology. Any changes to the rate in subsequent years must also be reported annually by February 27.

Significant Changes

The bill amends the Minnesota Statutes by allowing for an additional payment rate beyond the capped housing support payments currently in place. This change aims to improve the management and quality oversight of housing support programs by augmenting the administrative resources available to counties and Tribes.

Relevant Terms

• Housing support
• Counties and Tribes
• Administrative rate
• Human services
• Legislative report