Certification required prior to receiving funding from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

HF 3594 requires private organizations seeking funding from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) to obtain a certificate of eligibility before receiving any grants, loans, or housing tax credits. This affects housing providers, nonprofits, and commercial entities that apply for MHFA funding. To qualify, applicants must submit proof of state registration, physical addresses in Minnesota, tax identification numbers, and criminal history consent forms for all employees. Certificates expire after two years and can be revoked for false information, ineligibility at issuance, or misuse of public funds. The bill establishes a standardized verification process to ensure accountability for public housing funds.