Water Rebate Program

Fridley residents that participate in Energy Assistance through Anoka County Community Action Program or are enrolled in SNAP benefits can receive higher rebate amounts toward approved purchases. Costs can be utilized for appliance purchase and professional installation. If requesting reimbursement for labor costs, a quote from your chosen plumber must be attached.

• All applications must be approved prior to work completion.
• Do not begin your project until you've received approval.
• All work and final invoices must be received by April 30, 2028. 

Rebate amounts can be used toward appliance purchase if installing or yourself as well as labor costs if using a contractor. All contractors must have a Fridley Contractors License. 

Only installation of listed WaterSense or EnergyStar appliances is eligible for rebates. A description of the intended appliance must be included with your application must be attached with your application to ensure it qualifies.

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Apply using our online form or return the application by email or to Fridley City Hall (7071 University Ave NE).

Fill out an application(PDF, 226KB)

Funding for this rebate program is provided by the Metropolitan Council's Water Efficiency Grant program to encourage water savings in Fridley. All of the City's water comes from groundwater sources which takes many years to recharge, so it's important that we conserve our water. Learn more about our groundwater connection in a five-minute video. 

All property owners in the City of Fridley qualify. Renters are encouraged to work with the property owner to participate. Rebates for toilets and washing machines can only be used for replacement items, not new construction. The product must have been purchased after July 1, 2026 to qualify.

The rebate can cover the cost of items meeting the specifications shown in the table above as well as professional installation costs. The rebate cannot be used toward the costs of homeowner labor or any necessary permits.

The EPA certifies products that meet specific energy and water conservation criteria as EnergyStar or WaterSense certified. Consumers can purchase these items knowing that they have been verified to use less resources over time. You can find a list of certified EnergyStar or WaterSense labeled products online. Some products have the certification on the box even though the certification is no longer valid, so it is important to check the EnergyStar or WaterSense website for the most up to date information.

Unfortunately, the intent of this program is to reduce water and energy use, so only certified products are eligible. If you submit an application for an item that is later determined to not be certified, the value of the rebate will be billed to your account. Please ensure your product is listed by the EnergyStar or WaterSense programs prior to purchase.

Irrigation systems can use a lot of water, especially if they aren't properly calibrated. A smart irrigation controller automatically adjusts watering frequency and amounts based on weather and site conditions, which keeps your yard from getting over-watered. Smart irrigation controllers are especially important for yards with slopes or patches of shade. 

If every home in the United States with an automatic irrigation system used a smart irrigation controller, we could save 100 billions gallons of water per year (equal to the household water needs of 1.2 million Americans). 

View the Irrigation Controllers flyer (PDF)

You can find a list of certified irrigation professionals on the United States Environmental Protection Agency website.

Rebates are on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if you are a commercial or institutional property planning a large project, please email Annie.Olson@FridleyMN.gov.

Your rebate will appear as a credit on your next utility bill.

Learn more about the City's current loans and rebates.

Learn more about the City's water supply.