Building reuse 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. 

Who can apply 

Property owners and developers. 

Property type 

Residential property up to 4 units built prior to 1970; project size at least 500 square feet. 

Reuse criteria

You are required to deconstruct or reuse materials from the approved materials list (PDF).

• 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. Find construction and demolition recycling facilities. 
• Must provide documentation verifying reuse criteria was met to receive grant funds. 

Application

Applications for grant funding are closed. Applications for 2025 will be open January 1, 2025.

Resources

Learn more about deconstruction.

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.

Who can apply 

Property owner

Property type

Commercial property, including multi-family apartment buildings over 4 units; project size at least 500 square feet

Reuse criteria

You are required to deconstruct or reuse materials from the approved materials list (PDF).

• 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. Find construction and demolition recycling facilities. 
• Must provide documentation verifying reuse criteria was met to receive grant funds. 

Application

Applications for grant funding are closed. Applications for 2025 will be open January 1, 2025.

Resources

Learn more about deconstruction.

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.

Who can apply

Property owner

Property type

Residential or commercial; project size at least 300 square feet

Reuse criteria

You are required to deconstruct or reuse materials from the approved materials list (PDF).

• 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. 

Application

Applications for grant funding are closed. Applications for 2025 will be open January 1, 2025.

Resources

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.

Who can apply

Property owner

Property type

Residential or commercial; project size at least 500 square feet

Reuse criteria

• 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. Find a construction and demolition recycling facility.

Application

Applications for grant funding are closed. Applications for 2025 will be open January 1, 2025.

Resources

List of moving companies available from the Minnesota Building Movers Association.