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HF4780 • 2026
Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees established, and report required.
Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees established, and report required.
Housing
Taxes
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-26
House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Housing Finance and Policy
Official Summary Text
Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees established, and report required.
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to housing; establishing the Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees; requiring a report. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin TASK FORCE ON HOUSING TAXES AND FEES. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Establishment. new text end new text begin The Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees is established to study and analyze the impact of state, county, and local taxes, fees, and exactions on the cost of housing development and preservation in the state. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Membership. new text end new text begin (a) The task force consists of 15 members, appointed as follows: new text end new text begin (1) two members of the house of representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the house and one appointed by the minority leader; new text end new text begin (2) two members of the senate, one appointed by the majority leader and one appointed by the minority leader; new text end new text begin (3) the commissioner of revenue, or a designee; new text end new text begin (4) the commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, or a designee; new text end new text begin (5) one member representing the Association of Minnesota Counties; new text end new text begin (6) one member representing the League of Minnesota Cities; new text end new text begin (7) one member representing the Builders Association of Minnesota; new text end new text begin (8) one member representing the Minnesota Realtors; new text end new text begin (9) one member representing a nonprofit affordable housing developer; new text end new text begin (10) one member representing a Tribal government; and new text end new text begin (11) three members of the public with expertise in municipal finance or housing policy, appointed by the governor. new text end new text begin (b) Appointments must be made no later than July 1, 2026. new text end new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Duties. new text end new text begin The task force shall: new text end new text begin (1) inventory all current state and local taxes and fees imposed on the development of new housing, including but not limited to building permit fees, park dedication fees, and infrastructure impact fees; new text end new text begin (2) analyze the cumulative effect of state and local taxes and fees on the final market price of housing; new text end new text begin (3) evaluate how housing-related taxes are allocated to state, county, and local governments; and new text end new text begin (4) make recommendations for legislative or administrative changes to reduce the cost burden of taxes and fees on housing while maintaining essential public services. new text end new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Administration. new text end new text begin The Legislative Coordinating Commission shall provide staff and administrative support to the task force. new text end new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Open Meeting Law. new text end new text begin Meetings of the task force are subject to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13D. new text end new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Report. new text end new text begin By February 15, 2027, the task force shall submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over housing and taxes. new text end new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Expiration. new text end new text begin The task force expires the day after submitting the report required under subdivision 6. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. new text end