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SF 2691

Standards for rent and utility payments, fees, and charges provision in manufactured home parks

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Esther Agbaje and 23 co-sponsors

Bill establishes rent, fee, and utility charge standards for manufactured home parks to protect tenants from excessive increases and unexpected costs in Minnesota's affordable housing sector.

Senate file first reading, referred to Housing Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · SF 2691

Legislative bill overview

SF 2691 establishes standardized regulations for rent, utility payments, fees, and charges levied by manufactured home park owners in Minnesota. The bill sets requirements around how these costs are structured, disclosed, and implemented to provide tenant protections in an often-unregulated rental sector.

Why is this important

Manufactured home parks serve as affordable housing for thousands of Minnesota residents, but park operators traditionally have broad discretion over pricing. This bill aims to prevent sudden rent increases, unexpected fees, and utility markup practices that can displace low-income residents who own their homes but rent the land beneath them.

Potential points of contention

  • Owner profitability concerns: Park operators may argue that rent caps or fee restrictions reduce their operating margins and ability to maintain properties or expand services
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: What constitutes a "reasonable" fee or charge, and which utilities fall under regulation, could create disputes and implementation challenges
  • Market effects: Strict regulations could discourage new park development or property investment, potentially reducing housing supply in this affordable segment

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

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