Minnesota SF5284: Relative homesteads rental licensing requirements prohibition provision

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to taxation; prohibiting rental licensing requirements for relative homesteads; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 273.124, subdivision 1.

From the introduced text, May 11, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to taxation; prohibiting rental licensing requirements for relative homesteads; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 273.124, subdivision 1. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 273.124, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. General rule. (a) Residential real estate that is occupied and used for the purposes of a homestead by its owner, who must be a Minnesota resident, is a residential homestead. Agricultural land, as defined in section 273.13, subdivision 23, that is occupied and used as a homestead by its owner, who must be a Minnesota resident, is an agricultural homestead. Dates for establishment of a homestead and homestead treatment provided to particular types of property are as provided in this section. Property held by a trustee under a trust is eligible for homestead classification if the requirements under this chapter are satisfied. The assessor shall require proof, as provided in subdivision 13, of the facts upon which classification as a homestead may be determined. Notwithstanding any other law, the assessor may at any time require a homestead application to be filed in order to verify that any property classified as a homestead continues to be eligible for homestead status. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Department of Revenue may, upon request from an assessor, verify whether an individual who is …

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Sponsors

• Eric Lucero (R) · primary sponsor
• Glenn Gruenhagen (R)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Referred to Taxes
2. May 12, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5284?

SF5284 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Relative homesteads rental licensing requirements prohibition provision.

What does SF5284 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to taxation; prohibiting rental licensing requirements for relative homesteads; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 273.124, subdivision 1.

What is the status of SF5284?

In committee as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Taxes (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5284?

Eric Lucero (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF5284?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5284&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate