Topic: Housing

Housing Funding in Challenge Program Awaits Governor’s Signature

(Published May 17, 2013)

Housing appropriations part of larger economic development, commerce, housing, labor, and energy omnibus bill.

Tax Conference Committee Extends Housing Improvement Area/Special Service District Authority

(Published May 10, 2013)

The tax conference committee voted to extend the authority for 15 more years and continue to negotiate other provisions of the omnibus tax bill.

Housing Improvement Area & Special Service District Sunset Repeal Included in House Omnibus Tax Bill

(Published Apr 18, 2013)

League-supported initiative continues to move forward through legislative process.

National Bipartisan Policy Think Tank Releases Report on Housing

(Published Apr 8, 2013)

Report highlights areas of growth and opportunity in the future of housing.

Housing Improvement Areas & Special Service Districts Bill Laid Over

(Published Mar 18, 2013)

Both Senate and House bills were laid over in their respective tax committees for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bills.

Senate Taxes Committee to Consider Bill on Housing Improvement Areas

(Published Mar 4, 2013)

If your senator serves on the Senate Taxes Committee, please contact him or her before March 5 to share your support for SF 212.

Minnesota Challenge Fund Could Get a Funding Increase

(Published Jan 28, 2013)

The governor’s budget includes a $10 million increase to the Minnesota Challenge Fund, a tool used by cities to develop workforce rental and single-family homes.

Housing Committee Meets For First Time

(Published Jan 15, 2013)

The first meeting of the House Housing committee included a broad overview from the state agency that works on housing most intensely (Minnesota Housing Finance Agency).