HF 2837

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/26/2025 11:33 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to housing; appropriating money for a grant to the Community Stabilization
Project.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; COMMUNITY STABILIZATION PROJECT.
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new text begin $100,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of the Housing Finance Agency for a grant to the
Community Stabilization Project in the city of St. Paul to provide assistance to tenants and
landlords. The funding provided in this section must:
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new text begin (1) provide landlords with access to the necessary guidance and tools to comply with
rental housing regulations;
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new text begin (2) promote sustainable and efficient property management practices;
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new text begin (3) enhance landlord-tenant relationships to reduce disputes, reduce rental turnover, and
encourage the use of mediation to resolve disputes; and
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new text begin (4) help landlords obtain rental payments by providing budgeting for at-risk tenants to
improve stability, assist tenants in accessing rental assistance programs, and help renters
obtain payment plans for tenants who are behind on payment.
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