Minnesota § 469.020 - DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED, DISPLACED FAMILIES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 469.020 — DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED, DISPLACED FAMILIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 469.020. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED, DISPLACED FAMILIES
There shall be no discrimination in the selection of tenants because of race or religious, political, or other affiliations, but, if the number of qualified applicants for dwelling accommodations exceeds the dwelling units available, preference shall be given to inhabitants of the municipality in which the project is located, and to the families who occupied the dwellings eliminated by demolition, condemnation, and effective closing as part of the project, as far as is reasonably practicable without discrimination against families living in other substandard areas within the same municipality.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 469.020
What does Minnesota Statutes § 469.020 cover?
Section 469.020 ("DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED, DISPLACED FAMILIES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 469.020?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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