Housing and Homelessness Prevention

This bill requires landlords and tenants in Minnesota to calculate rent for partial months based on the actual number of days a unit is occupied. It specifically mandates that when a lease starts or ends before the month concludes, rent must be prorated using an average daily rate rather than requiring a full month's payment. The law makes these requirements mandatory and unwaivable, meaning any lease clause attempting to bypass this calculation or limit tenant legal remedies is automatically invalid. This change applies to all residential leases entered into on or after the day following the bill's final enactment.

This bill modifies Minnesota's eviction notice requirements for nonpayment of rent, directly affecting landlords and residential tenants. It requires landlords to provide written notices specifying the total amount due, a detailed accounting of rent and fees, and specific statements about legal aid resources and financial assistance programs. The notice must now give tenants 30 days (instead of 14) to pay or vacate before eviction action, aligning with the state's effective date of July 1, 2026. Landlords must deliver notices personally or by mail to the tenant's address at the leased premises.

This bill expands eligibility for financial relocation assistance to manufactured home owners who face economic displacement due to significant rent increases. It defines economic displacement as a lot rent rise of over 10% in one year, 20% over three years, or 30% relative to the owner's income, ensuring these residents can access support funds. The legislation also removes the previous maximum funding threshold for the state's manufactured home relocation trust fund, allowing for greater financial resources to be available. Additionally, it clarifies how park owners can collect fees to contribute to this fund and outlines specific situations where owners are exempt from paying relocation costs.

This bill authorizes Minnesota to issue up to $400 million in housing infrastructure bonds to fund housing projects. It establishes annual funding transfers from the state general fund to a housing bond account, with specific annual limits: $6.4 million (2015-2037), $800,000 (2017-2038), and $2.8 million (2019-2040) for different bond series. These funds will support housing infrastructure development across the state. The bill directly affects state housing programs and the state budget through these mandated annual appropriations.

This bill modifies funding for the "Homework Starts with Home" program, which assists homeless families, those at risk of homelessness, and highly mobile families. It allocates $1 million in fiscal year 2027 and mandates $2 million grants in fiscal years 2028 and 2029 specifically for the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to support a partnership focused on housing stability and school access. The legislation establishes a permanent base funding level of $2 million for the program starting in fiscal year 2028. Directly affected entities include the state housing agency and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, while the primary beneficiaries are families in Minneapolis with school-aged children.