Lawmaker: housing package expands rental assistance, food support and is available to all Minnesotans
May 14, 2026 | 2026 Legislature MN, Minnesota
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A lawmaker told reporters that the housing portions of the budget are intended to keep people housed and are available broadly across the state.
"We did pass the rental assistance, obviously at 125 million," the lawmaker said, adding that when additional amounts are combined the total reaches roughly $165 million.
The lawmaker also said the package is "open for every Minnesotan, documented or not," and offered to follow up with application eligibility details. On food assistance, the lawmaker said the Senate added $10 million to support food banks and food shelves because hunger is rising.
The lawmaker said staff would provide more specific application information and eligibility guidance for housing programs.
"We did pass the rental assistance, obviously at 125 million," the lawmaker said, adding that when additional amounts are combined the total reaches roughly $165 million.
The lawmaker also said the package is "open for every Minnesotan, documented or not," and offered to follow up with application eligibility details. On food assistance, the lawmaker said the Senate added $10 million to support food banks and food shelves because hunger is rising.
The lawmaker said staff would provide more specific application information and eligibility guidance for housing programs.
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