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SF 4044

Minnesota housing tax credit contributions eligible recipients modification and credit allocations set-aside requirement provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lindsey Port

Modifies who can receive Minnesota housing tax-credit contributions and adds a set-aside to allocate credits to specific projects or populations.

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Bill Summary · SF 4044

Summary of Minnesota Senate File 4044 (2025-2026)

Title

Minnesota housing tax credit contributions eligible recipients modification and credit allocations set-aside requirement provision

Purpose and intent

SF 4044 proposes changes to the Minnesota housing tax credit program. The bill aims to modify which recipients are eligible to receive tax-credit contributions, clarify how eligible recipients are determined, and establish or revise an allocation set-aside requirement related to credit allocations. The overall goal is to adjust the administration and targeting of housing tax credit contributions to better align with program goals (e.g., development of affordable housing) and ensure a more structured distribution of credits.

Key provisions and changes (as indicated by the bill’s title and typical housing credit reform patterns)

  • Eligibility of recipients for tax-credit contributions: The bill would modify the list or criteria of organizations or projects that may receive contributions generated by the Minnesota housing tax credits. This could involve tightening or expanding eligibility, such as different types of nonprofit housing sponsors, public entities, or quasi-public organizations, and may specify project characteristics that qualify (e.g., affordability targets, geographic distribution, or project scale).
  • Credit allocations set-aside requirement: The bill introduces or adjusts a set-aside mechanism within the credit allocation process. A set-aside typically designates a portion of total tax credits to be allocated to specific categories or populations (for example, projects serving extremely low-income households, rural areas, or certain regions). The provision would specify:
    • The size or percentage of the set-aside.
    • The criteria that must be met for set-aside projects to receive allocations.
    • Administrative requirements for administering the set-aside (e.g., reporting, application timing, competitive process).
  • Administrative and procedural adjustments: The bill may include clarifications on process flow, reporting obligations, and compliance related to the revised eligibility and set-aside rules.
  • Effective dates and transition rules: The bill would likely specify when the changes take effect and how existing projects or applications are treated during the transition period (e.g., applications under review before passage).

Who would be affected

  • Eligible sponsors and developers of affordable housing projects utilizing Minnesota housing tax credits and contributions.
  • Organizations receiving tax-credit contributions for eligible projects, in light of revised eligibility criteria.
  • Housing credit applicants and developers participating in the allocation process, particularly those seeking set-aside credits.
  • State housing authorities or departments administering the tax credit program, including compliance, reporting, and implementation of the set-aside provisions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referrals: The bill was introduced and referred to the Housing and Homelessness Prevention committee on March 2, 2026.
  • Committee action: On March 5, 2026, the committee reported as amended and re-referred to the Taxes committee (indicating passage with amendments and a transfer to a different policy committee for further consideration).
  • Author and sponsors: Co-sponsored by Lindsey Port; an additional author (Port) was added on March 11, 2026.
  • Next steps in process: The bill would proceed through the Taxes committee for potential final passage, then to the full Senate for consideration, and, if advanced, would move to the House (or conference committee as applicable) depending on the legislative rules of the session.

Potential impact

  • The changes could reallocate a portion of housing tax credits to targeted projects or populations, potentially increasing funding for certain affordable housing developments.
  • Modifications to eligibility might broaden or narrow who can receive contributed credits, influencing project pipelines and sponsor participation.
  • The set-aside requirement could improve geographic and demographic equity in credit distribution and create clearer criteria for award decisions.
  • Administrative requirements may affect application timelines, reporting burdens, and compliance oversight for participating entities.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific stakeholders (developers, non-profits, policymakers) or compare these proposals to current Minnesota housing tax credit rules.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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