recent building permits…
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.
6,557 recent building permits filed in Minnesota.
6,557 permits
Permit application for 2 gas ranges as requested by inspector Michael Brinda
Remove old RTU and Replace with new one.
Replace Gas Dryer
Tub to tub replacement and toilet
Replace Gas Dryer
Unlimited owner reveals + same-day permits
Pro lifts the 10/month cap, drops the 7-day freshness delay, and lets you export any search to CSV. $79/mo for the first 100 subscribers.
Water Heater
Combi boiler and heat pump replacement
Install 2 gas ranges and anti-tip brackets
Install gas dryer
Plumbing for new tenant. Install of (1) sink added to original scope under permit BLDG1154877.
Re-roof house
Replacing furnace with Carrier 58SBOB070M 80% 66,000 BTU Replacing air conditioner with 26SCA418 1.5 ton 18,000 BTU
Install 5 single head ductless mini splits
Replace front steps. minimum landing size 36" by 36" hand rail must be 34" to 38" above nosing of treads (required if 4 or more risers) 7 3/4" maximum rise allowed and 10" minimum…
Replace Kitchen Window - Same for Same
Furnace replacement
Mini Split Installation
Mini Split Replacement
Install gas line to the 2nd floor dryer. Connect stove to existing piping.
Vent 2nd floor bath fan. Vent 2nd floor dryer sidewall. Reroute supply duct to 2nd floor bedroom.