Greater Minnesota Senior Housing Infrastructure Grant Program establishment and appropriation

SF 1227 establishes a grant program to help counties and cities in Greater Minnesota fund public infrastructure (like sewers, water systems, and streets) needed for senior housing projects. It provides grants covering up to 50% of capital costs for eligible projects, requiring nonstate matching funds (cash, other grants, or in-kind contributions like land value). The bill sets specific grant limits: $40,000 per lot for single-family homes, $60,000 for manufactured housing lots, and $180,000 for multifamily units. It appropriates a one-time sum from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support this program, directly aiding senior housing developers and local governments in expanding housing options for Minnesotans aged 55+.