1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to housing; appropriating money for a grant to Community Stabilization 
1.3 	Project for services to renters and property owners in low-income and 
1.4 	underrepresented communities.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION; COMMUNITY STABILIZATION PROJECT.
 1.7 	$445,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner 
1.8 	of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for a grant to the Community Stabilization 
1.9 	Project. Of this amount:
1.10 	(1) $200,000 is to continue the Community Stabilization Project's work of delivering 
1.11 	holistic person-centered services and curriculum to renters and property owners in order to 
1.12 	preserve deeply affordable rental units in underrepresented communities. This amount is 
1.13 	available until expended. $100,000 is added to the base in fiscal year 2024 and $0 in fiscal 
1.14 	year 2025 for this purpose;
1.15 	(2) $120,000 is to expand the creation of entry-level employment opportunities for 
1.16 	renters to fill gaps in income and provide stabilization. $120,000 is added to the base in 
1.17 	fiscal year 2024 and $0 in fiscal year 2025 for this purpose; and
1.18 	(3) $125,000 is to construct a locker space to secure verification documents needed to 
1.19 	secure shelter, housing, and identification for those experiencing homelessness. This amount 
1.20 	is available until expended.

1.21 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.