How to Get the Residential Stormwater Credit Rebate

What you get

An ongoing monthly credit on the stormwater utility fee (not a one-time rebate): up to 45% for properties in a designated Green Zone and up to 35% elsewhere, for treating runoff from your impervious areas with a practice such as a rain garden (also pervious pavement, green roofs, stormwater reuse; rain barrels alone do not qualify). Apply May 1 to October 1 (City of Minneapolis; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to 45% (Green Zone) / 35% (elsewhere) off the monthly stormwater fee

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Minneapolis Stormwater Utility customer
• Property located in: Minneapolis
• Property in the City of Minneapolis
• Rain garden (or other qualifying practice) treating your impervious runoff
• Apply May 1 to October 1

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to City of Minneapolis Stormwater Utility and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.