MN HF160

Prohibits residential landlords from charging late fees on rent or terminating rental agreements during a declared public health emergency, with the emergency defined as the governor's March 13, 2020 COVID-19 declaration or any related COVID-19 emergency order issued before January 15, 2021.

Requires landlords to provide 30 days' written notice before filing evictions after the emergency moratorium period ends, while preserving tenants' obligation to pay all rent owed.

Suspends foreclosure proceedings, mortgage notices of pendency, and contract-for-deed terminations during the declared public health emergency, except for actions necessary to protect bond holders under Minnesota Statutes chapter 462A.

Appropriates $100,000,000 from the general fund to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for emergency housing assistance grants to help individuals, families, and homeowners with rent, mortgage, utilities, and other housing-related payments if they are unable to pay due to COVID-19 impacts and have household income at or below 300 percent of federal poverty guidelines.

Establishes penalties for submitting false claims or applications for assistance as an attempt to commit theft of public or private funds, and requires the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to submit a performance report by October 15, 2021.