Minn. R. 4900 § 4900.2804
REQUIRED OCCUPANCY.
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The dwelling units developed with loan funds from a rental housing program for individuals must be occupied by individuals whose adjusted income at the time of the initial occupancy does not exceed 30 percent of the area median income, with the area median income defined as: 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.
Minn. R. 4900 § 4900.2804 establishes an income ceiling for who may initially move into housing units built with state rental housing loan funds designated for individuals. At the time a tenant first occupies a unit, their adjusted income must be no more than 30 percent of the applicable area median income. That benchmark is set as whichever is higher: the county median income or the Minnesota nonmetro median average, both as defined by HUD.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental housing developed under the program governed by Minn. R. 4900 § 4900.2804 are generally expected to verify each incoming resident's adjusted income before initial occupancy and confirm it falls at or below 30 percent of the applicable area median income threshold. Compliant operators typically document the HUD-defined figures for both the relevant county median income and the Minnesota nonmetro median average, then apply whichever is greater as the qualifying benchmark. Maintaining clear income-verification records at the time of initial lease-up supports ongoing 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 § 4900.2804 establishes that housing units funded through this state rental loan program are reserved for people whose adjusted income, at the time they first move in, does not exceed 30 percent of the area median income as defined by HUD. Prospective residents have a right to understand how the income limit was calculated, including which benchmark—county median or Minnesota nonmetro median average—was used. Tenants or applicants who believe an income determination was made incorrectly may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for guidance on how the rule applies.
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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