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Minnesota Water Rebates

Saint Paul, Minnesota Water Rebates

The Capitol Region Watershed District funds stewardship projects that keep stormwater clean in central Saint Paul and a few inner suburbs. Residential grants run up to $500 for rain gardens, native plantings, and other stormwater practices, with larger amounts available for commercial and multi-family properties and for native landscapes in CRWD Focus Areas. You apply and get a project plan approved before starting work, then receive reimbursement after the project is done. Projects have to fall within the CRWD boundary.

Up to $500 residential

Capitol Region Watershed District Stewardship Grants

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How to apply

  1. Confirm your property is within the CRWD boundary in central Saint Paul or an inner suburb
  2. Review the requirements for the grant that fits your project
  3. Submit an application and project plan to CRWD for approval before starting work
  4. Build the rain garden or native planting using appropriate stormwater management
  5. Submit documentation to receive reimbursement after the project is complete

What you'll need

  • Proof of property ownership or lease within the CRWD boundary
  • Project plan and design
  • Native plant list
  • Approval confirmation
  • Receipts and photos for reimbursement after completion

Pollinator Patch can help: It picks Saint Paul-appropriate Minnesota natives, designs an HOA-friendly rain garden that handles stormwater, and assembles your plant-list and project-plan packet for the CRWD application.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't start work before CRWD approves your application and project plan. Approval comes first.
  • Don't assume your address qualifies. The property must be within the CRWD boundary in central Saint Paul or an inner suburb.
  • Don't skip native plants or stormwater management. Both are required for a stewardship grant.

Saint Paul Water Rebate FAQs

How much does the CRWD stewardship grant pay?
Residential grants up to $500 for rain gardens and native plantings, with larger amounts for commercial and multi-family properties, plus a one-time Native Landscape grant up to $1,000 in Focus Areas (Capitol Region Watershed District, verified June 2026).
Do I need approval before I start the project?
Yes. You submit an application and project plan for approval before starting work, and the grant is reimbursed after the project is complete.
Who is eligible?
Property owners or lessees within the CRWD boundary, which covers central Saint Paul and inner suburbs like Roseville, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and Little Canada.
What kinds of projects qualify?
Rain gardens, native plantings, shoreline restoration, and other stormwater Best Management Practices that use native plants and appropriate stormwater management.

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We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.