Sewer repairs can be expensive, but some Minnesota cities offer grant and funding programs that may help cover eligible work.
At Stronghold Pipe, we help homeowners understand their sewer repair options before they commit to a project. Some cities in the Twin Cities metro offer inflow and infiltration grants, sewer lateral grants, or home improvement funding that can help reduce the cost of sewer line repairs, sewer lining, replacement, inspection, and related work.
Grant rules change by city, and funding is often limited. Before starting any repair, we recommend checking your city’s program requirements and applying before work begins.
Minnesota Sewer Repair Grants That Can Help Pay for Sewer Line Repairs
Minnesota Sewer Repair Grants and Funding Programs
Below are current city grant and funding resources for homeowners looking into sewer lateral repairs, sewer lining, sewer replacement, or inflow and infiltration improvements.
North St. Paul Sewer Grant Application
North St. Paul’s Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program may provide 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000, with up to $10,000 available for homeowners who meet income requirements.
Excelsior Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program
Excelsior received grant funding to help private property owners make repairs that remove or prevent clear water from entering the wastewater system.
Crystal Home Improvement Grant
Crystal’s Home Improvement Grant, administered through the Center for Energy and Environment, may cover 40% of eligible sewer line replacement or lining costs for qualifying homeowners.
White Bear Township Sewer Grant Opportunity
White Bear Township property owners may be eligible for up to 50% of repair costs, with a maximum grant amount of $5,000.
Arden Hills Inflow and Infiltration Grant
Arden Hills is participating in the MCES Private I/I grant program, with grant awards that may cover 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000. The city contact listed is Lucas Miller at lmiller@cityofardenhills.org.
Minneapolis Private Sewer Lateral Grant
Minneapolis offers private sewer lateral grant funding for future eligible work, not reimbursement for past repairs. The city notes that no additional funds are expected until 2027 after the 2026 application period.
St. Paul MCES Sewer Lateral Grant Program
St. Paul’s MCES Sewer Lateral Grant Program helps with eligible sewer repairs, although the city currently states that all 2026 grant funds have been allocated.
Eagan Inflow and Infiltration Program
Eagan’s inflow and infiltration program focuses on reducing clear water entering the sanitary sewer system.
Assessment Program
Minneapolis Private Sewer Lateral Assessment Program
Minneapolis also has a Private Sewer Lateral Assessment Program for eligible sewer lateral work.