Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure program funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 1709 appropriates $4 million from the bond proceeds fund to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure grant program, which supports housing infrastructure projects in rural and non-metro areas of Minnesota. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $4 million in bonds to fund this appropriation, with the money specifically allocated for fiscal year 2026. This program directly affects communities outside Minnesota's major urban centers by providing grants for housing-related infrastructure improvements. The legislation establishes a clear funding mechanism through bond sales and fund transfers without creating new regulatory requirements.