Committee hears bill to boost funding for homeownership counseling program (HECAT) House File 18‑79 would increase support for HECAT, the Homeownership Education, Counseling and Training fund, which state witnesses say reaches nearly 9,000 households statewide and helps prevent foreclosure; the committee laid the bill over after questions about funding sources and metrics.

Minnesota's House File 18-79 aims to bolster a vital homeownership counseling program that successfully aids nearly 9,000 families, but crucial questions about funding linger.

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Minnesota addresses homeownership gap with new funding initiatives Minnesota allocates funds to support homeownership and affordable rental programs targeting disparity.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2298 takes a bold step to bridge the homeownership gap for marginalized communities by introducing vital funding initiatives aimed at promoting equity in housing.

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Minnesota Legislature approves $400K grant for CAPI USA homeownership program Legislature allocates funds to support CAPI USA's financial counseling initiatives

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2579 is set to empower diverse communities with $400K for homeownership education and financial counseling—could this be the key to unlocking the American Dream?

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Minnesota Homeownership Opportunity Council established to boost housing assistance programs Legislation creates council to oversee homeownership fund and ensure proper fund utilization.

Minnesota is on the brink of a housing revolution with Senate Bill 2621, aimed at transforming homeownership for families across the state.

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