MN HF4517

Prohibits landlords from charging late fees on rent for the first 60 days after declaration of a public health emergency.

Prohibits filing of eviction actions for 30 days after declaration of a public health emergency in the affected jurisdiction, with authority for the governor to extend the prohibition up to 60 days total.

Establishes the 2020 emergency housing assistance program administered by the Housing Finance Agency to provide funding to individuals, families, and homeowners experiencing public-health-related financial hardship, with assistance limited to 90 days of minimum rent or mortgage payments.

Appropriates unspecified amounts in fiscal year 2020 from the general fund for the emergency housing assistance program, family homeless prevention and assistance program, and county emergency assistance grants, with funds available through September 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021 depending on program.