Minnesota

Yard rebates in Minneapolis

7 programs can pay Minneapolis residents for yard projects: 6 run by the city, the county or the utilities and districts that serve it, and 1 open to anyone in Minnesota. The largest, Hennepin County Good Steward Grants, pays up to $25,000 per household. 3 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.

Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.

Minneapolis's own programs

Run by the city or by a utility or district that serves it.

  • Open

    Xcel Energy Outdoor Electric Equipment Rebate

    Xcel Energy

    60% of equipment cost up to: push mower $75, riding mower $200, push snow blower $100, trimmer (string or hedge) $30, edger $30, cultivator $30, chainsaw or pole saw $30, leaf blower $30

    Up to $200 per household

  • Seasonal

    City of Minneapolis City Trees Free Trees for Residents

    City of Minneapolis City Trees program (with Tree Trust)

    Free tree(s) planted by the city or its contractor Tree Trust; number and species not published

  • SeasonalPlan required

    City of Minneapolis Residential Stormwater Charge Credit

    City of Minneapolis Public Works Surface Water and Sewers

    35% credit on the monthly stormwater charge; additional 10% equity credit (45% total) if the property is in a City Green Zone

  • PausedPlan required

    FRNNG Raingarden Program

    Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group (FRNNG) with Metro Blooms

    Cost-share gardens cost resident about $500-$600 (page values garden at about $2,000); community-funded gardens cost a $50 consultation fee only

Hennepin County programs

Open to residents anywhere in the county.

Anywhere in Minnesota

  • Open

    BWSR Lawns to Legumes Individual Support Grant

    Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) with Blue Thumb and Metro Blooms

    Reimbursement of eligible expenses up to $400 (reimbursement-based; a very limited number of vouchers available for people who cannot afford upfront costs)

    Up to $400 per household

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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