Stormwater fee credits · Minnesota

City of Minneapolis Residential Stormwater Charge Credit

Run by City of Minneapolis Public Works Surface Water and Sewers

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
35% credit on the monthly stormwater charge; additional 10% equity credit (45% total) if the property is in a City Green Zone
Who qualifies
Owners of single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes in Minneapolis with a functioning approved practice. Rain barrels do not qualify. Outstanding stormwater charges must be paid before review.
Where
Owners of single-family, duplex and triplex homes in Minneapolis.
Status
Seasonal. Open enrollment May to September per the 2022 applicant guide; closed now (October 2026), verify for 2027.
Type of payment
Fee credit
Official program page

What you do

Install and maintain a rain garden or pervious pavers that treat runoff from your property, then apply for a reduction in your monthly stormwater charge.

Requirements

  • Eligible practices: rain gardens, pervious pavers
  • Photo or video of the constructed practice
  • Map showing impervious area, installed practices and where all runoff drains
  • Parcel ID, utility account number, owner and site contact info
  • Salt Stewardship Pledge (chloride management pledge) required
  • Practice must be fully functional and properly maintained; City may inspect
  • No application fee; no recertification required

The plan or design it asks for

Site map of impervious area, BMPs and drainage paths submitted with application.

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Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Minneapolis's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Build or confirm the rain garden or pervious pavers is finished and working
  2. 2Complete the Salt Stewardship Pledge on the City website
  3. 3Prepare photos/video and the drainage map
  4. 4Submit the City residential credit application (online form) during the open enrollment period (May-September)
  5. 5City reviews once complete and may inspect
  6. 6Credit appears on the stormwater bill from the month a complete application was received

Timing and deadlines

Credit starts the month a fully completed application is received; no retroactive credit. Review time not published.

Open enrollment May-September

Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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