Tax-stressed cities demolition grant program created, special revenue fund account created, reports required, and money appropriated.

HF 1713 creates a state grant program to help financially struggling Minnesota cities demolish unsafe, vacant buildings. It provides grants covering 50% of demolition costs for properties meeting specific criteria (vacant over a year, posing public safety risks, not historic) in "tax-stressed cities" (defined as cities with a net tax rate ≥125%). The state appropriates $2.246 million for fiscal years 2026-2027, with local governments required to cover the remaining 50% and submit detailed applications. The commissioner of employment and economic development administers the program and must report annually on fund usage to the legislature.