MN SF5307

Establishes a working group to streamline access, eligibility, and administration of state-funded supportive housing resources for people experiencing homelessness.

Membership includes commissioners from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and Department of Human Services, plus representatives from 14 specified homeless service organizations, tribal networks, two counties, and one legislator each from the house and senate.

Working group must study five supportive housing programs (housing support program, long-term homeless supportive services, housing with supports for adults with serious mental illness, housing trust fund, and other Minnesota Housing Finance Agency capital and operating funds) to identify processes needed to reduce administrative complexities, enhance equity, streamline eligibility criteria, and accelerate transitions from homelessness.

Management Analysis Division of Minnesota Management and Budget shall facilitate the working group with first meeting by July 15, 2024, and all appointments due by July 1, 2024.

Final report with recommendations and draft legislation must be submitted by November 27, 2024, to legislative committees with jurisdiction over housing and homelessness; working group expires January 10, 2025, or upon report submission, whichever is later.