Minnesota HF5058: Penalties under affordable housing aids for cities that impose moratoria on new residential developments imposed.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to taxation; local government aids; imposing penalties under affordable housing aids for cities that impose moratoria on new residential developments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 477A.35, by adding a subdivision; 477A.36, by adding a subdivision.

From the introduced text, April 22, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to taxation; local government aids; imposing penalties under affordable housing aids for cities that impose moratoria on new residential developments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 477A.35, by adding a subdivision; 477A.36, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 477A.35, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 5b.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Penalties for moratoria on residential construction.] new text end new text begin [ or (2) in the year after a resolution or ordinance to end the moratorium takes effect. During the period in which a city is not receiving aid pursuant to this subdivision, the commissioner of revenue must pay the amount that the city would have received under this section in the absence of this penalty to the county or counties containing the city. In the annual report required under subdivision 6, a tier I city must certify whether it has in effect a moratorium on new residential developments.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective beginning with aids payable in 2027.] new text end Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 477A.36, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 5b.] new …

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Sponsors

• Michael Howard (D) · primary sponsor
• Kari Rehrauer (D)

Latest actions

1. April 27, 2026: Author added Rehrauer
2. April 22, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes

Common questions

What is HF5058?

HF5058 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Penalties under affordable housing aids for cities that impose moratoria on new residential developments imposed.

What does HF5058 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to taxation; local government aids; imposing penalties under affordable housing aids for cities that impose moratoria on new residential developments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 477A.35, by adding a subdivision; 477A.36, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of HF5058?

In committee as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Author added Rehrauer (April 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5058?

Michael Howard (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF5058?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5058&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house