HF 4223 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Strengthen Minnesota homes program modified, and money appropriated.

This bill modifies Minnesota's Strengthen Minnesota Homes program to expand how grant funds can be used and to prioritize assistance for lower-income homeowners. It allows grant money to be combined with repairs from wind or hail damage, requires projects to be completed within six months, and mandates that recipients receive insurance premium discounts or rate reductions. The legislation also directs the state to give preference to applicants earning at or below 115 percent of the area median income and appropriates $35 million for the program in fiscal year 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 4 edits · Apr 20, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was updated from its introduction stage to its first engrossment, reflecting a revision of the grant program's administrative requirements. The most significant change involves the commissioner's duties regarding insurance certification and notification, shifting from a simple eligibility check to a mandatory notification process once work is complete. This ensures insurers are formally informed when properties meet safety standards, which is necessary for homeowners to receive insurance premium discounts.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability remains focused on the same grant program, but the operational requirements for the commissioner and the interaction with insurance providers have been tightened.

REQUIREMENT

The commissioner's obligation was expanded to include notifying insurers when grant-funded work is finished and the property qualifies for insurance discounts, rather than just certifying initial eligibility.

A previous requirement for the program to confirm that insurers provide premium discounts for all qualifying properties, including those that never received a grant, was removed from this section.

TIMELINE

The project completion deadline was updated from three months to six months from the date the grant is approved.

TECHNICAL

The bill's title and version were updated to reflect its status as the 1st Engrossment, and the posting date was changed from April 16 to April 27, 2026.

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Committee

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors