Commercial stormwater credits

You can reduce your stormwater utility fee by up to 80%.

Commercial stormwater credits

If you are a commercial property owner, you can reduce your monthly stormwater utility fee. You can reduce your fees up to 80% for properties in Green Zone areas. You can earn up to a 70% reduction in fees for all other commercial properties.

How to earn stormwater credits

You can earn stormwater credits by following best management practices (BMPs). You can also earn credits by removing pollutants from stormwater that falls on your property. Do this by retaining stormwater on-site so that it does not flow into natural bodies of water.

Learn more about BMPs

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Eligibility

Chapter 54 properties

Must be:

  • Compliant with the stormwater management ordinance
  • Current with utility bills

Read more about chapter 54 in the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances

Non-chapter 54 properties

Must:

  • Be current with utility bills
  • Install City-approved BMPs on your property
    • BMPs must meet certain standards to qualify

See the commercial credit applicant guide for more information

How to apply and recertify

How to apply

You can complete our application form and submit all required materials.

Apply for commercial stormwater credits

When to apply

You can apply for stormwater credits May 1 through October 1. You must complete the application within this time to be eligible for a credit. The City may extend the period based on weather conditions.

You can recertify your credits at any time.

How to recertify

Commercial credit holders need to recertify their credits every five years. We will ask for certain documents to show that you are following BMPs.

Recertify your stormwater credits

Contact us

SWS Utility

Surface Water and Sewers 
Public Works Department