Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board
Minnesota covers crime scene cleanup costs including biohazard remediation as a compensable out-of-pocket expense.
Victims of violent crime and family members of homicide victims. One of the higher maximum awards nationally.
Verify before applying: Program details including coverage limits, phone numbers, and application procedures change periodically. Confirm all information directly with Minnesota Department of Public Safety before submitting a claim. This page was last reviewed March 2026.
Before filing a compensation claim in Minnesota, it helps to have a realistic cost estimate in hand — both for the application itself and for any insurance claim you may file simultaneously. Our free biohazard cleanup cost calculator lets you estimate cleanup costs in under 60 seconds, see what your insurance will likely cover, and download a formatted worksheet you can attach to your compensation application.
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