Minn. R. 4900 § 4900.2704
REQUIRED OCCUPANCY.
Operative Text
The dwelling units developed with loans from a family rental housing program must be occupied by families whose adjusted income at the time of initial occupancy does not exceed 60 percent of the area median income, with the area median income defined as follows: the greater of the county median income or the Minnesota nonmetro median average as either is defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Under Minn. R. 4900 § 4900.2704, dwelling units built or rehabilitated with loans from a Minnesota family rental housing program are reserved for families whose adjusted income, at the time they first move in, does not exceed 60 percent of the applicable area median income. That income benchmark is set at whichever figure is higher: the county median income or the Minnesota nonmetro median average, both as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This income ceiling is evaluated at initial occupancy, not on an ongoing basis.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties financed through a Minnesota family rental housing program must screen applicants under Minn. R. 4900 § 4900.2704 to confirm that each household's adjusted income at move-in does not exceed 60 percent of the applicable area median income. Compliant operators typically document the HUD-published county median income and the Minnesota nonmetro median average, then apply whichever figure is greater when calculating the 60-percent threshold. Maintaining clear records of income verification at initial occupancy is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with this rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 4900 § 4900.2704 establishes that households moving into units funded by a Minnesota family rental housing program must have adjusted incomes at or below 60 percent of the relevant area median income at the time of initial occupancy. If a prospective tenant believes they were wrongly denied eligibility or that the income limit was miscalculated, they may consider contacting the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding how the area median income benchmark is determined—using the higher of the county figure or the Minnesota nonmetro median average as defined by HUD—can help households assess whether they fall within the qualifying range.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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