Veterans (Veteran Housing) in Minnesota

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4975: Certain former officers of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reside in state veterans homes authorization

This bill expands eligibility for Minnesota state veterans homes to include former commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. To qualify, these individuals must have served on active duty for at least 181 consecutive days or been discharged due to service-related disability, and must have been separated under honorable conditions. The legislation amends existing state statutes to formally recognize these groups as veterans for the purpose of receiving nursing care and related health services at the homes.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 28, 2026

HF 4171: Imposition of certain fees for residential improvements necessary to accommodate the disability of a veteran prohibited.

This bill prohibits Minnesota municipalities from charging fees for residential improvements needed to accommodate a veteran's disability. It directly affects veterans with recognized physical or mental impairments who are making home modifications to meet their disability needs. Under the new law, local governments cannot charge permit, inspection, or licensing fees for these specific improvements, and they cannot deny permits or inspections due to unpaid fees related to such work. Veterans must still submit standard applications and provide proof of their veteran status and disability connection to qualify for the fee waiver. The law takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Tags People with Disabilities

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 5, 2026

HF 3911: Former officers of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration authorized to reside in state veterans homes.

This bill expands eligibility for Minnesota state veterans homes to include former commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who served on active duty. To qualify, these individuals must have served at least 181 consecutive days or been separated due to a service-related disability, and must have been discharged under honorable conditions. The legislation amends existing state statutes to formally define these groups as veterans for the purpose of accessing nursing care and related health and social services at state veterans homes.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SF 4685: Certain fees prohibition for residential improvements necessary to accommodate the disability of a veteran

This bill prohibits Minnesota municipalities from charging fees for residential improvements needed to accommodate a veteran's disability. It directly affects veterans with service-connected physical or mental impairments who need home modifications, as well as local governments that would otherwise collect permit and inspection fees for such projects. The law requires veterans to provide proof of their status and disability-related need, but prevents municipalities from refusing permits or inspections due to unpaid fees related to these specific improvements. The bill takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · Minnesota · House May 12, 2026

HF 3727: Market value exclusion modified for veterans with a disability by increasing exclusion amount for totally and permanently disabled veterans.

HF 3727 increases property tax relief for Minnesota veterans with service-connected disabilities by raising the market value exclusion amounts. Veterans with a 70% or higher disability rating now qualify for a $200,000 exclusion (up from $150,000), while those with a total and permanent 100% disability qualify for $400,000 (up from $300,000). The bill applies to veterans owning their primary residence ("homestead") in Minnesota, requiring certification of disability by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and honorable military discharge. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also inherit this tax benefit under specific conditions. This change directly reduces taxable value for eligible veterans’ primary homes, lowering their property tax burden.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 19, 2026

HF 3502: National American Indian Veterans grant funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 3502 appropriates $150,000 from the general fund for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) organization to provide specific services to American Indian veterans residing in Minnesota. The grant funds peer support outreach, staffing at veteran events, culturally informed mental health services, cultural resilience retreats, and transition support. NAIV must report to the commissioner of veterans affairs and legislative committees by January 15, 2027, detailing how the funds were used, including any administrative costs. This bill directly affects Minnesota's American Indian veterans by expanding access to culturally tailored support services through NAIV.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics State Budget Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

passed · Minnesota · House May 5, 2026

HF 3684: Veterans affairs department standards established for legislatively directed competitive and direct grants, and report required.

HF 3684 establishes rules for Minnesota's competitive grants administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It requires nonprofits applying for these grants to be Minnesota-based, operating for at least five years, in good standing with the Attorney General, and with a current IRS Form 990. Grants can only fund services for Minnesota veterans, their immediate family members (spouses or children under 22), or families of veterans who died in service, with priority given to veterans with health disabilities. Nonprofits must report annually starting in 2027 on services provided, program outcomes, and financial details, while the commissioner may withhold funds for fraud or misconduct.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

signed · Minnesota · House Aug 1, 2026

HF 3467: Commissioner of veterans affairs allowed to direct agency resources to veterans' initiatives, and reports required.

HF 3467 allows Minnesota's Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to redirect agency resources toward specific veterans' initiatives, including addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and suicide prevention. The bill requires the commissioner to submit an annual report by October 15 to the governor and relevant legislative committees, detailing resources used and the critical issues supported in the previous year. This legislation directly affects veterans by enabling targeted support for urgent needs through state agency resources. It creates a formal mechanism for tracking how funds and resources are allocated to veterans' programs. The bill is currently in its initial legislative stage, having been introduced on February 19, 2026.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

in committee · Minnesota · House May 12, 2026

HF 3540: Protection for veterans provided in the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

HF 3540 amends Minnesota's Human Rights Act to explicitly protect veterans from discrimination. It adds "veteran or military status" to the list of protected characteristics in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, and education. The bill defines "veteran or military status" to include active/reserve military members and veterans as defined in federal law. This means employers, housing providers, and public services cannot discriminate against individuals based on their military service or veteran status. The change makes existing anti-discrimination protections apply to veterans in all covered areas of Minnesota law.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

died · Minnesota · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SF 4056: Minnesota Human Rights Act to provide protection for veterans

SF 4056 amends Minnesota's Human Rights Act to add "veteran or military status" as a protected class under state anti-discrimination law. This means veterans and active-duty military personnel in Minnesota are now explicitly protected from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, and education. The bill defines "veteran or military status" using the federal standard from U.S. Code Title 38. It directly affects veterans and military personnel by expanding existing protections previously not specifically included in Minnesota's law.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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