The bill proposes an appropriation of $20,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to support the public housing agency of the city of St. Paul. This funding is intended for a grant that will assist the agency and its affiliated entities, including the nonprofit corporation Capital City Affordable Housing, in rehabilitating, preserving, equipping, and repairing deeply affordable single-family homes and duplex units.
This appropriation is designated as a one-time funding measure aimed at enhancing the quality and availability of affordable housing in St. Paul. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining and improving housing options for low-income residents in the area.