Bill > HF3403

This bill establishes a one-time emergency rental assistance program for counties and Tribal governments in Minnesota, appropriating $44 million for counties and $6 million for Tribal governments from the general fund in fiscal year 2026. The Commissioner of Revenue will distribute these funds to counties based on a formula used for other local government aids, utilizing existing population data and distribution factors, and will provide an equal share to each Tribal government that opts into the program. Both counties and Tribal governments must use this money exclusively for rental assistance to eligible households, defined as Minnesota residents with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level who are experiencing homelessness or are at immediate risk of it due to a housing crisis. The funds must be spent within 180 days of receipt, with any unspent amounts returned to the state and canceled to the general fund, and the rental assistance can be administered by entities already authorized for similar homeless prevention programs.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3403/