Building material reuse grants (Used building material installation)

Building material reuse grants (Used building material installation) is sponsored by Hennepin County. Funding to install used building materials in remodel, renovation, and new construction projects to reduce waste and embodied energy. These funds can be used in conjunction with deconstruction or structural move grants upon approval.

Building material reuse grants | Hennepin County Building material reuse grants The grant application forms are available from March 23 until November 1, 2026 or when funds are depleted. Before applying, please contact buildingreuse@hennepincounty. gov .

Residential deconstruction grants Funding for residential properties built prior to 1970 to deconstruct building materials for reuse. Up to $5,000 available per project (up to $2 per square foot) based on eligible deconstruction expenses for residential full building removal or renovation/remodeling projects. Property owners and developers.

Residential property up to 4 units built prior to 1970; project size at least 500 square feet. You are required to deconstruct or reuse materials from the approved materials list (PDF, 1MB) . A minimum of five different materials must be deconstructed.

At least 1,000 pounds of lumber materials must be deconstructed for reuse. All non-reusable building material generated from the project must be sent to a recycling facility that achieves a minimum 60% recycling rate. Building material reuse organizations (PDF, 1MB) Must provide documentation verifying reuse criteria was met to receive grant funds.

An asbestos survey must be conducted and any asbestos-containing materials must be properly abated.

Find a Minnesota Department of Health licensed asbestos contractor Residential deconstruction grant application form Residential deconstruction grant flyer (PDF, 1MB) Learn more about deconstruction Commercial deconstruction grants Funding for commercial properties, including multi-family apartment buildings over 4 units, to deconstruct building materials for reuse.

Up to $10,000 available per project (up to $2 per square foot) based on eligible deconstruction expenses for commercial full building removal or renovation/remodeling projects. Commercial property, including multi-family apartment buildings over 4 units; project size at least 500 square feet You are required to deconstruct or reuse materials from the approved materials list (PDF, 1MB) .

A minimum of five different materials must be deconstructed. At least 1,000 pounds of lumber materials must be deconstructed for reuse. All non-reusable building material generated from the project must be sent to a recycling facility that achieves a minimum 60% recycling rate.

Building material reuse organizations (PDF, 1MB) Must provide documentation verifying reuse criteria was met to receive grant funds. An asbestos survey must be conducted and any asbestos-containing materials must be properly abated.

Find a Minnesota Department of Health licensed asbestos contractor Commercial deconstruction grant application form Commercial deconstruction grant flyer (PDF, 1MB) Learn more about deconstruction Used building material installation Funding to install used building materials in remodel, renovation, and new construction projects to close the loop and reduce waste and embodied energy associated with new materials.

Up to $5,000 available per project (up to $2 per square foot) that incorporate used building materials into addition, renovation, remodeling, or new construction designs. Used building material installation funds may be used in conjunction with a deconstruction grant or a structural move grant upon approval. Applicant must complete separate application for each grant.

Residential or commercial; project size at least 300 square feet You are required to deconstruct or reuse materials from the approved materials list (PDF, 1MB) . A minimum of five different materials must be installed into project. At least 500 pounds of lumber materials must be installed into project.

Must provide documentation verifying reuse criteria was met to receive grant funds. Used building material installation grant application form Used building material installation flyer (PDF, 1MB) Learn more about installing used building materials Funding to physically relocate a building to another location, avoiding demolition waste and preserving the cultural and historical integrity of the building.

Up to $15,000 available per project (up to $5 per square foot) based on eligible expenses for full structural move projects. Residential or commercial; project size at least 500 square feet All non-reusable building material generated from the project must be sent to a construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling processing facility that achieves a minimum 60% recycling rate.

Building material reuse organizations (PDF, 1MB) Structural move grant application form Structural move grant flyer (PDF, 1MB) Applicants must be a property owner located within Hennepin County. Deconstruction of accessory structures (such as garages and sheds) are not eligible for funding. Hennepin County does not conduct deconstruction work.

Grantee must coordinate deconstruction work with contractors and/or salvage outlets and verify project meets reuse and disposal criteria. Find building material reuse organizations in the Twin Cities. Grant funding cannot be used for work that has already been completed.

Deconstruction, structural move, and used building material purchases and installation work must take place after the agreement to issue grant funds is established. All proposed grant projects must meet all applicable laws, including but not limited to all city, and county zoning, building and fire codes.

It is the responsibility of the grantee to ensure that any contractors or subcontractors involved in the project are in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Hennepin County reserves the right to accept or reject any applications and/or request additional information as deemed necessary. Get updates about environmental programs, news and events from Hennepin County.

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