Homeownership education, counseling, and training program appropriation

This bill appropriates $2 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026 to fund Minnesota's existing homeownership education, counseling, and training program. The funds, transferred from the general fund to the housing development fund, are directed to the Housing Finance Agency for program administration. Ten percent of the first two years' allocation ($200,000 annually) is specifically designated for the Minnesota Homeownership Center to provide culturally appropriate services, including support for limited English proficiency and technology access. The funding supports existing program operations without creating new policy requirements.