Radon Test Kits in Hennepin County, MN

Hennepin County's radon page does not describe a county free-kit program. It says Minnesota residents can order a short-term Air Chek kit at a discount, and a long-term kit from RSSI. Minneapolis is not taking free-kit requests.

Last verified October 1, 2026. Confirm the official page before you travel. Prices and stock change.

Local Radon Test Kit Options

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Hennepin County radon testing guidance

Hennepin County does not describe its own free-kit program. It points Minnesota residents to a discounted short-term Air Chek kit and to RSSI for a long-term kit.

The county page does not list a county kit price or a free-kit giveaway. It says Minnesota residents receive a discount on short-term Air Chek kits. It does not list the discount amount.

Order a short-term Air Chek kit from the link on the county page, or a long-term alpha-track kit from RSSI. You can also search for a short-term or long-term kit from other labs.

Order link published by the agency

The county page says sealing cracks alone has not been shown to lower radon levels significantly or consistently. The Air Chek link published on that page is https://mn.radon.com/. The RSSI link published there is the store.rssi.us product page.

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City of Minneapolis radon kits

Due to high demand, Minneapolis is no longer taking requests for free radon kits. The city page points you to low-cost kits you can buy online.

Who it is for. The paused offer was for Minneapolis residents.

The city is not taking free-kit requests. It says low-cost kits can be purchased online. No current city price is listed.

Do not travel for a city kit right now. Read the city page, then use a state or county option if you still need a test.

The city page says it was last updated on August 26, 2026. Health Department phone 612-673-2301. Public Service Building, 505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520, Minneapolis, MN 55415. That address is a department contact, not a kit pickup while requests are paused.

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Minnesota Department of Health radon program

MDH says every Minnesota home should be tested. In Minnesota, more than two in five homes have radon levels that pose a significant health risk.

MDH's overview page does not sell a state kit or list a state kit price.

Use MDH for testing rules, the radon data portal, and licensed measurement or mitigation professionals. Indoor Air Unit: 651-201-4601, [email protected].

MDH says the EPA action level is 4 pCi/L. MDH recommends a mitigation system at 4 pCi/L or higher, and says a system can be considered between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Testing steps are on the MDH radon testing page.

Last verified October 1, 2026Radon in Homes - MN Dept. of Health See something outdated? Report a change.

Prefer a reusable electronic radon monitor?

A short-term test kit is a good low-cost way to screen a home. If you want to see how radon changes over days, weeks, and seasons, or you want a monitor you can reuse in another home, an electronic radon monitor may be a better fit.

Bill's current pick from the Minneapolis guide: Airthings View Radon. It is the simpler radon display. View Plus is the one to compare if you also want a wider indoor air picture.

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If you purchase through our Airthings link, we receive a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you. Our affiliate link may provide a discount on eligible products. This helps support the local radon-testing directory.

The product link does not apply a discount by itself. Bill's Minneapolis guide says to add the monitor to your cart, enter your name and shipping, then type ARS10 at checkout. That guide says the code is 10% off eligible Airthings products, it does not apply to items that are already discounted, and it does not stack with other offers. Code: ARS10.

EPA radon zone

EPA classifies Hennepin County as Zone 1, its highest radon-potential category. Individual homes can vary, so testing is still the only way to know your home's level. The zone is not a claim that your house is high.

Local radon notes

EPA classifies Hennepin County as Zone 1, its highest radon-potential category. Individual homes can vary, so testing is still the only way to know your home's level.

Source: EPA Map of Radon Zones (county file https://www.epa.gov/system/files/other-files/2024-06/radon-zones-202406.json). Checked October 1, 2026.

In Minnesota, more than two in five homes have radon levels that pose a significant health risk.

Source: Radon in Homes - MN Dept. of Health. Checked October 1, 2026.

How to test, and what a result means

Place the kit the way its instructions say, and keep the house closed when the kit requires that. A short test is a screen. It is not the last word if your state wants a follow-up test.

How to test for radon
Understanding radon results
What 4 pCi/L means

Cities that share this program

These are places with a verified program or a verified way to get one. They are not a ranking.

Minneapolis

Sources

Radon testing | Hennepin County. Verified October 1, 2026.
Radon - City of Minneapolis. Verified October 1, 2026.
Radon in Homes - MN Dept. of Health. Verified October 1, 2026.
EPA Map of Radon Zones (county file https://www.epa.gov/system/files/other-files/2024-06/radon-zones-202406.json)
Radon in Homes - MN Dept. of Health

How we check programs

Does Hennepin County give away free radon test kits?

Not according to the county page we checked on October 1, 2026. That page explains radon and links to Air Chek and RSSI. It does not describe a Hennepin County free-kit program.

A reusable monitor does not have to stay in one house. After you have a reading you trust for your own home, you can lend it to a parent, an adult child, a coworker, a neighbor, or a friend.

Here is an example, not a sale price. If a roughly $100 monitor is eventually used by five households, the equipment cost works out to about $20 per household. Your real price will be whatever the maker charges that day.

Lending a monitor this way does not meet a professional test or a real estate requirement. When you move the device, follow the manufacturer's instructions and start a new measurement.