MN HF1311

Adds "energy improvement projects" as a defined term in Minnesota property tax law, with the meaning given in section 216C.42, subdivision 2, effective for special assessments payable in 2022 and thereafter.

Authorizes municipalities to construct, reconstruct, alter, extend, operate, maintain, and promote energy improvement projects in existing buildings through special assessments, but only upon petition from property owners pursuant to section 429.031, subdivision 3.

Allows municipalities to assess affected property owners for repayment of voluntary energy improvement financings under sections 216C.436, subdivision 7, or 216C.437, subdivision 28.

Requires petitions for municipality-owned energy improvement projects to include an undertaking from the petitioner granting the municipality necessary property access to construct, maintain, and operate the improvements.

Permits petitioners to request abandonment of ordered energy improvement projects before construction contracts are awarded, with the petitioner reimbursing the city for expenses incurred.