Lot categories
- There are six lot categories, A through F.
- Lots may fit more than one category.
Garden lot details
See what types of lots we lease and for how long. The Homegrown team can help you find a lot.
Overview
Length of lease
- We lease lots for one year and consider renewals.
- Renewals are based on maximum lease terms.
- Community gardens are our top priority.
Categories
| Category | Property description | Maximum lease term |
|---|---|---|
| A | Has conditions that pose marketing challenges | 1 year |
| B |
Falls into one of the following categories
|
1 year |
| *C | 4,000 square feet or less and not adjacent to a city-owned property | 3 years |
| *D |
Undevelopable due to issues like:
|
5 years |
| E |
Parcels owned by Public Works that are being piloted for gardening The City may monitor to make sure garden activities don't impede the Public Works function. If garden activities do impede, we may curtail garden activity. |
5 years |
| F |
See E |
1 year, with potential to expand to 5 years |
* Property may be considered for sale as a permanent community garden.
- Sale is subject to terms of the Minneapolis Real Estate disposition policy.
- Property must first be offered to adjacent property owners, if their property is not larger that the average parcel on the block.
Contact us
Garden Lease
Homegrown Minneapolis
Phone
Address
City Hall
350 Fifth St. S.
Room 315M
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday