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Minnesota's construction market is active right now. We have 3,533 building permits on file, with 2,098 filed in just the last 30 days. That's steady work coming through the system, and most of it breaks down into trades that contractors need to know about. Minneapolis leads the state with 3,534 permits. Plumbing work dominates the numbers at 1,361 permits, followed by HVAC at 1,048 permits. Roofing shows 335 permits, and renovations account for 326. If you're a plumber, HVAC contractor, or electrician, these numbers tell you where to focus your lead generation. Contractors use permit data to spot opportunities before job sites go live. When you see a new permit filed, you know a general contractor is about to order materials and start hiring subs. Access to this data gives you the chance to pitch for work while jobs are still being planned.
Permit data is your fastest source for new leads. When a permit gets filed, it signals that a contractor or property owner is ready to hire. By monitoring permits in your trade regularly, you can reach out to GCs and property managers before they've locked in their subcontractors. Most contractors wait until the job is already underway to start looking for subs. You'll have an advantage if you contact them during the permit phase.
Minneapolis is the clear leader with 3,534 building permits on file. This concentration means more competition but also more opportunity if you're actively pursuing leads there. Other cities show permit activity too, but Minneapolis is where the volume is. If you operate in or near Minneapolis, you have access to the state's largest pool of active construction projects.
Plumbing permits lead at 1,361, making it the most active trade in the state. HVAC follows with 1,048 permits. If you're a plumber or HVAC contractor, the market here is strong. Roofing shows 335 permits and renovations account for 326. Electricians will find work scattered across all these project types. Understanding which trades are busiest helps you decide where to focus your lead-chasing efforts.
6,491 recent building permits filed in Minnesota.
6,491 permits
Install vinyl siding over existing wood siding on DETACHED GARAGE ONLY
Roof tearoff and reroof of house
Water Heater Replacement
New deck -acw general comments: applicant must locate and identify the property stakes and call for inspection for building inspector verification before concrete is poured. approv…
(dmh-pdox) 25'x21' two story addition to sfd over crawl space founation. - 2020 mnsbc new main level kitchen with great room. 2nd floor master bedroom & bathroom. new main floor ha…
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Mini split installation
Install furnace and AC
Install furnace and AC
3 returns emailed applicant on required license - 2026-05-20 - lea
Installation of GAF Timberline HDZ shingles on house and garage Replacement of siding on the garage
Replace Gas Dryer
Install 1 supply and 1 return
Replace Gas Dryer
Remove/replace asphalt roof on house and garage
rebuild chimney from roofline up - install new flashing and cap - remove and replace existing stucco as required
Replace water heater
Install mitsubishi suz-aa15nlhz ductless air conditioner
Install island vent to replace the S vent under kitchen sink
Furnace and AC replacement
Replace entry and storm door no change in opening