City of Brownton, MN

Welcome to the City of Brownton

Blight Inspections Starting Soon – Let’s Get Our City Looking Great!

With upcoming events and visitors on the way, it’s the perfect time to take pride in our community. Blight inspections will begin soon, so please take a moment to tidy up your property.

The following are a few items not allowed and may result in violations:

* Grass and weeds over 6 inches tall

* Vehicles without current tabs or not in working condition

* Garbage, debris, and other miscellaneous clutter

* Buildings or structures that pose a public safety hazard

Let’s work together to make our city shine. Thank you for helping keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and welcoming!

HeatShare Program

HeatShare is a Salvation Army Program that provides emergency utility assistance for people with no place left to turn. The program is funded in part by Salvation Army donors and by local utility companies and their customers (donate online). Funds are typically used to pay for natural gas, oil, propane and electricity.

HeatShare is offered at most Salvation Army operation centers in Minnesota. In communities where HeatShare funding isn't available, other Salvation Army partners may have resources. Call 1-800-842-7279 to get assistance in your area or learn more using the drop downs below.

Who uses HeatShare?

Low-income seniors
Disabled people unable to maintain a steady income
Anybody experiencing an unexpected financial emergency

How do I know if I qualify for assistance?

HeatShare is unlike other heat assistance programs because it's based almost exclusively on need. Though families must first prove they've been denied county or other assistance, their eligibility for HeatShare is then determined by only two factors ” need and available HeatShare funding. To get help, either call our hotline at 1-800-842-7279 or find the local office that serves your area to call them directly.How is HeatShare funded?

Financial support comes from utility customers and people like you who give online to Salvation Army HeatShare or via their monthly utility bills (most providers include a HeatShare donation option in statements). Additional support comes from local utility companies and other organizations.

Among others, companies that support HeatShare include: CenterPoint Energy, Xcel Energy, MERC, Minnesota Power, Rural Electric Associations of Minnesota, Minnesota Municipal Utilities, Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association, Duluth ComfortSystems and Minnesota Active Retirees.

What is HeatShare's impact?

HeatShare has provided more than $42 million worth of assistance to over 155,000 households since 1982. Annually, about 4,200 households receive an average of $400 to keep their homes warm.

The program's budget is nearly $1.2 million a year. But that still isn't enough. Year after year, requests for assistance are typically greater than the available resources. Annually, nearly 40,000 households request HeatShare assistance.

For More Information go to Heatshare Website https://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Important information updates:

Building Permits are required for most home improvement projects.

Building permits help ensure that your projects meet building code and safety standards. There is a penalty for starting construction without a permit. For permit questions or information call Prokore Inspections at 507-388-4224 or visit this link for Prokore Inspections online permit application.

Prokore also handles our rental housing inspections. For more inforation regarding rental housing inspections, please click this link: Rental housing inspections

Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule (CWR) is a state law that protects residential utility customers from having electric or natural gas service shut off between October 1 and April 30. To protect your service from disconnection you must contact the City of Brownton to make and keep a payment plan that you and your utility agree on.

United Community Action Agency website

Annual Cold Weather Rule Notice/Application Click here CWR Application

Utility Payment plan form

City Services:

Oak Grove Cemetery/Fire Hydrant Map

- Zoning Permit

- Fence Regulations

- Natural Gas Application Form

- Natural Gas Connection & Conversion Info
- Utility Service Application-Fillable Form

- Data Request Form

- Appliance Recycling Brochure
- Garbage Service
- Residential Curbside Recycling Calendar
- Yard Waste Site
- City of Brownton Fee Schedule
- Cold Weather Application
- CCR Drinking Water Report

2025 Residential Rebate Applications:

2025 Home Rebate Info Sheet

2025 Energy Star Appliance Rebate & Recycling Rebate

2025 Q.I. Energy Star ASHP/ASHP Rebate Form

2025 Cac Tune-Up Rebate Form

2025 Residential Led & Fan Rebate Form

2025 Business Rebates:

Please inquire with the City office regarding business rebates. See rebate sheet link below for potential rebates.

2025 Business Rebate Info Sheet

LED Bulb Disposal Guide

Cold Weather Rule:

Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule (CWR) is a state law that protects residential utility customers from having electric or natural gas service shut off between October 1 and April 30.

To protect your service from disconnection you must contact the City of Brownton to make and keep a payment plan that you and your utility agree on.