This bill modifies various housing provisions in Minnesota, including eligibility criteria for grants and loans administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. It clarifies that funds must be used to serve households meeting specific income limits, except for projects funded under section 462A.39. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section exempting wages earned from "lived-experience engagement" from being considered income or assets for state public assistance eligibility. This exemption applies to various assistance programs, ensuring that individuals engaged in providing feedback on housing programs are not penalized in their eligibility for support.

The bill also amends existing statutes regarding the use of proceeds from housing aid, specifying that funds must be spent on qualifying projects and allowing for transfers to local housing trust funds or Tribal housing funds under certain conditions. It requires tier I cities or counties to certify compliance with funding conditions and document their locally funded housing expenditures. Furthermore, the bill repeals a previous requirement for annual projections of emergency rental assistance needs, streamlining reporting obligations related to emergency rental assistance.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 462A.40, 477A.36