MN SF4234

Appropriates $300,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2021 to the Housing Finance Agency for grants to organizations providing legal assistance to tenants.

Funds legal assistance for tenants facing unlawful detainer filings or immediate threats of such filings.

Grants directed to organizations with expertise in tenant housing matters or those serving diverse communities that can partner with qualified legal professionals.

Services must be distributed statewide with priority given to tenants with income below 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline.

Requires the Housing Finance Agency commissioner to report to legislative committees on program objectives, outcomes for clients served, and impact on housing stability.