Supportive housing programs get $9 million to bridge potential funding gaps

Supportive housing programs facing potential funding gaps will be eligible for relief under a new law that took effect March 28, 2026.

It calls for $9 million for supportive housing programs, which provide rental assistance and support services for people with complex needs, such as health challenges or addiction issues. It reallocates unspent funds appropriated in 2023 to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for supportive housing.

Sponsored by Rep. Michael Howard (DFL-Richfield) and Sen. Lindsey Port (DFL-Burnsville), the law directs money to recipients of the federal Continuum of Care Program that could be facing funding disruptions due to changes in grant administration by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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