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Bill would create matched demolition grants for Minnesota’s tax‑stressed cities
2371505 · February 20, 2025
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Summary
Senate File 227 would create a 50/50 matched grant program to help 'tax‑stress' cities pay for demolition of long‑vacant, unsafe structures; the author requested $2,246,000 per year and committee members discussed adding per‑project caps.
Senate File 227 would establish a demolition grant program for properties in designated 'tax‑stress' cities and requests $2,246,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Senator Draheim told the Jobs Committee the bill is intended to help cities with limited tax base remove vacant, unsafe buildings…
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