Yard rebates in Minnetonka

Minnetonka's own programs

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

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  RPBCWD Stewardship Standard Cost Share

  Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD)

  75% cost share up to $5,000 for a residential project

  Up to $5,000 per household

• Open

  RPBCWD Stewardship Mini-Cost Share for Native Plants

  Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD)

  95% cost share up to $500 for a yard project; up to $1,500 within 50 feet of the shoreline of a major lake

  Up to $1,500 per household

• 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

• Out of funds

  NMCWD Cost Share Grants

  Nine Mile Creek Watershed District

  Reimbursement with 25% applicant match; resident maximums $3,750 for habitat restoration or native plantings and $6,250 for other eligible projects

  Up to $6,250 per household

Hennepin County programs

Open to residents anywhere in the county.

• Status not posted

  Hennepin County Conservation Cost Share

  Hennepin County Environment and Energy

  Up to 75% of eligible project cost; no dollar cap listed

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  Hennepin County Good Steward Grants

  Hennepin County Environment and Energy

  Typically $10,000-$20,000, max $25,000; covers up to 75% of eligible cost

  Up to $25,000 per household

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