Housing Incentives

Newly Constructed Home:

One of the many advantages of living in Barnesville is the low-cost, municipally owned utility systems. To encourage new residential construction, any new home constructed within the Barnesville city limits will receive free installation and hookup for water, telephone and sewer; in addition to free base utility charges for electricity, telephone, water, sewer, and garbage for one full year, plus free cable installation and one month of preferred cable service.

As a new homeowner, this means dollars in your pocket. Depending on where in the community you choose to build, your total savings can be up to $1,500!

We also offer a 2-year property tax rebate on City and County taxes on all new homes built within the city limits on or before December 31, 2026.

Existing Home:

After closing on an existing home, The City would like to welcome you to town by providing you with a $500 credit towards your utilities! Just simply bring your disclosure statement to the EDA Office, email a copy to klauer@bvillemn.net.

For more information on Housing Incentives, contact EDA Director Karen Lauer at (218) 354-2145.