74,258 permits from 3,536 contractors across 13 kinds of work in the City of Minneapolis, October 2023 through September 2026: about 24,753 a year. Plumbing is the biggest trade with 20,012 permits. The busiest month for filings is October.
Firms are distinct business names on the file. A linked usual filed value opens what that work costs. Finished is the share of permits a year or more old that the city closed out. Days to finish run from issue to the city's completion date, not from application.
| Trade | Permits | Firms | Active last 12 mo | Usual filed value | Finished | Days to finish | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | 20,012 | 497 | 371 | — | 71.3% | 113 | April |
| Roofing | 18,620 | 1,483 | 672 | $13,000 | 93.0% | 85 | October |
| HVAC & Gas | 18,180 | 298 | 221 | — | 76.0% | 85 | July |
| Remodel | 5,552 | 1,424 | 728 | $15,000 | 75.0% | 161 | October |
| Windows & Doors | 5,528 | 478 | 227 | $8,000 | 81.2% | 98 | October |
| Siding | 1,823 | 462 | 160 | $13,500 | 89.1% | 113 | September |
| Solar | 1,321 | 35 | 20 | $6,450 | 93.5% | 76 | October |
| Drain Tile & Waterproofing | 1,029 | 100 | 52 | $8,800 | 81.7% | 48 | July |
| Garage & Accessory | 706 | 185 | 68 | $24,775 | 93.3% | 143 | July |
| Deck, Porch & Stoop | 692 | 338 | 134 | $7,370 | 66.3% | 166 | May |
| Addition | 404 | 260 | 99 | $100,000 | 75.8% | 338 | June |
| New Home | 204 | 71 | 30 | $433,850 | 84.5% | 396 | October |
| Demolition | 187 | 44 | 23 | $15,000 | 86.0% | 151 | October |
The file we publish splits exactly into the last 12 months on file and the 24 months before them, so these are 12-month periods ending September 2026, not calendar years. Per year scales each period to 12 months. Counts cover the 13 kinds of home work we track, not every permit Minneapolis issues.
| Period | Months | Permits | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023–Sep 2025 | 24 | 53,159 | 26,580 |
| Oct 2025–Sep 2026 (last 12 months) | 12 | 21,099 | 21,099 |
Share of filings by month, 100 = an average month (the thin line). The 10 biggest trades (every trade with 500 or more permits), October 2023 through September 2026. A tall bar is a busy month at the permit counter, which usually means a longer wait for a contractor.
20,012 permits · busiest April, quietest December
18,620 permits · busiest October, quietest January
18,180 permits · busiest July, quietest March
5,552 permits · busiest October, quietest February
5,528 permits · busiest October, quietest February
1,823 permits · busiest September, quietest January
1,321 permits · busiest October, quietest April
1,029 permits · busiest July, quietest January
706 permits · busiest July, quietest December
692 permits · busiest May, quietest February
| Trade | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | 99 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 92 | 101 | 104 | 96 | 105 | 107 | 100 | 90 |
| Roofing | 16 | 36 | 78 | 114 | 117 | 102 | 113 | 110 | 110 | 243 | 126 | 34 |
| HVAC & Gas | 96 | 84 | 81 | 86 | 102 | 109 | 116 | 106 | 92 | 113 | 108 | 107 |
| Remodel | 96 | 78 | 104 | 98 | 104 | 102 | 112 | 96 | 105 | 119 | 90 | 96 |
| Windows & Doors | 65 | 62 | 89 | 99 | 105 | 113 | 109 | 126 | 120 | 135 | 101 | 76 |
| Siding | 47 | 54 | 82 | 110 | 108 | 108 | 134 | 111 | 140 | 125 | 112 | 70 |
| Solar | 84 | 73 | 84 | 57 | 81 | 71 | 79 | 134 | 146 | 153 | 109 | 128 |
| Drain Tile & Waterproofing | 50 | 62 | 70 | 90 | 90 | 114 | 148 | 119 | 128 | 128 | 103 | 97 |
| Garage & Accessory | 29 | 84 | 62 | 86 | 125 | 124 | 161 | 161 | 143 | 139 | 60 | 26 |
| Deck, Porch & Stoop | 25 | 20 | 69 | 111 | 161 | 126 | 139 | 142 | 137 | 132 | 96 | 42 |
For each trade, the month with the most permit filings and the month with the fewest, October 2023 through September 2026. Trades do not all peak together, so the busy season depends on the job. Busiest is not the same as best: these are counts of filings, not prices or weather, though a quiet month at the permit counter can mean contractors have more room in the schedule.
April: Minneapolis plumbing permits peak in April (108 against an average month of 100, about 9% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (90). That is from 20,012 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule plumbing work, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 113 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the plumbing chart →
October: Minneapolis roofing permits peak in October (243 against an average month of 100, about 20% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (16). That is from 18,620 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule roofing work, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 85 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the roofing chart →
July: Minneapolis HVAC & gas permits peak in July (116 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); March is the quietest (81). That is from 18,180 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule HVAC work, March has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 85 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the HVAC & gas chart →
October: Minneapolis remodel permits peak in October (119 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (78). That is from 5,552 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a home remodel, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 161 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the remodel chart →
October: Minneapolis windows & doors permits peak in October (135 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (62). That is from 5,528 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule window replacement, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 98 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the windows & doors chart →
September: Minneapolis siding permits peak in September (140 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (47). That is from 1,823 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule siding work, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 113 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the siding chart →
October: Minneapolis solar permits peak in October (153 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); April is the quietest (57). That is from 1,321 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule solar installation, April has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 76 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the solar chart →
July: Minneapolis drain tile & waterproofing permits peak in July (148 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (50). That is from 1,029 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule waterproofing work, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 48 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the drain tile & waterproofing chart →
July: Minneapolis garage & accessory permits peak in July (161 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (26). That is from 706 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule garage construction, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 143 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the garage & accessory chart →
May: Minneapolis deck, porch & stoop permits peak in May (161 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (20). That is from 692 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a deck build, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 166 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the deck, porch & stoop chart →
June: Minneapolis addition permits peak in June (135 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (58). That is from 404 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a home addition, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 338 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
October: Minneapolis new home permits peak in October (193 against an average month of 100, about 16% of a year's filings); August is the quietest (41). That is from 204 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule new home construction, August has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 396 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
October: Minneapolis demolition permits peak in October (211 against an average month of 100, about 18% of a year's filings); May is the quietest (38). That is from 187 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule demolition, May has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 151 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
Top 10 by permits pulled in the last 12 months, all trades. This is volume, not quality: a busy firm is not a careful one. Pick what you value on the compare page to build a ranking.
| Contractor | Trades | Last 12 mo | All permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Inc | Plumbing, HVAC & Gas | 822 | 2,456 |
| Warners Stellian Co Inc | Plumbing, HVAC & Gas | 807 | 2,512 |
| Bonfes Plumbing Heating and Air Service Inc | Plumbing, HVAC & Gas | 444 | 1,111 |
| Renewal by Andersen Corp | Windows & Doors | 412 | 1,307 |
| Dean's Professional Plumbing Inc | Plumbing, HVAC & Gas | 409 | 1,069 |
| Urban Pine Plumbing and Mechanical Inc | Plumbing | 386 | 1,202 |
| Hero Home Services LLC | Plumbing, HVAC & Gas | 372 | 1,116 |
| MN Plumbing & Home Services Inc | Plumbing | 314 | 1,097 |
| Acs Logistics Holdings LLC | Plumbing | 305 | 329 |
| Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing | Plumbing, HVAC & Gas | 259 | 277 |
Each permit counted at its property's ZIP code, October 2023 through September 2026, for the 13 kinds of home work we track. The 10 busiest of 18 ZIP codes with 100 or more permits; each opens permits by trade and the most active contractors there.
| ZIP code | Permits | Share | Top trade | Usual home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55406 | 11,535 | 16% | Roofing | $343,000 |
| 55407 | 7,818 | 11% | Roofing | $324,000 |
| 55417 | 7,708 | 10% | Plumbing | $376,000 |
| 55410 | 5,874 | 8% | Plumbing | $594,000 |
| 55418 | 5,797 | 8% | Plumbing | $329,000 |
| 55409 | 5,349 | 7% | Plumbing | $440,000 |
| 55419 | 5,330 | 7% | Plumbing | $485,000 |
| 55411 | 4,673 | 6% | Roofing | $228,000 |
| 55412 | 4,659 | 6% | Plumbing | $228,000 |
| 55405 | 3,656 | 5% | Roofing | $522,000 |
Source: City of Minneapolis construction permits (CCS). The window is October 2023 through September 2026; a permit filed after that isn't here yet.
A filed value is what the contractor wrote on the permit when they applied. It is not a quote and not the final bill.
Counts are permits, not jobs: one job can need several permits, and one permit can cover several visits. 73.0% of the 3,536 firms on the file match an active license at Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry residential, plumbing and mechanical contractor files; the match goes by name and can miss one.
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