SF 4685

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/26/2026 09:21 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to local government; prohibiting the imposition of certain fees for
residential improvements necessary to accommodate the disability of a veteran;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [326B.161] FEES WAIVED FOR RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT FOR
VETERAN WITH A DISABILITY.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Disability" means a physical or mental impairment of a veteran that receives a
disability rating under United States Code, title 38.
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new text begin (c) "Municipality" means a county, statutory or home rule charter city, or town.
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new text begin (d) "Residential improvement" means a remodel, renovation, or other improvement to
a residential property that requires a license, building permit, inspection, or other approval
by a municipality.
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new text begin (e) "Veteran" has the meaning given in section 197.447.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Municipal fees waived; veterans with a disability. new text end

new text begin A municipality may not
charge a fee under section 326B.148, 326B.151, 326B.153, 326B.154, 326B.184, 326B.37,
326B.49, 326B.92, 326B.986, or 462.353 or any other law or rule authorizing the imposition
of a fee by a municipality for a residential improvement that is required to accommodate
the disability of a veteran who resides on the property.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Nonpayment of fee. new text end

new text begin A municipality is prohibited from refusing to issue a
license, building permit, or other approval or conduct an inspection or other necessary
activity for a residential improvement required to accommodate the disability of a veteran
due to the nonpayment of an associated fee.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Application; proof of veteran status required. new text end

new text begin (a) Nothing in this section
relieves an individual from a requirement to complete and submit an application, a form,
or other documentation to obtain a license, building permit, or other approval or for the
completion of an inspection or other activity necessary for a residential improvement.
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new text begin (b) A veteran must provide proof of veteran status and attest in the form and manner
required by the municipality that a residential remodel or renovation is required to
accommodate the veteran's disability.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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