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Residential Building Contractors – State Licensed
Residential Building Contractors – City Licensed
Mechanical / Heating Contractors
Finding a Licensed Contractor
Licensed contractors are required by law for certain types of permit work. It is unlawful to knowingly enter into a contract with an unlicensed contractor in these situations. Please call Minneapolis 311 for information regarding the specific situation. If calling from outside the Minneapolis city limits call (612) 673-3000.
Residential Building Contractors – State Licensed
Residential building contractors are licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Permits for any residential construction, remodeling, or roofing projects are issued only to contractors who hold a state license.
Types of residential building licenses
- Residential Building Contractor License
The contractor can construct, remodel, or roof/re-roof a single residence and two-, three-, or four-dwelling structures. - Residential Remodeling License
The contractor can remodel or roof/re-roof a single residence and two-, three-, or four-dwelling structures. - Residential Roofer License
The contractor can roof or re-roof only.
How do I find a licensed building contractor?
The Commerce Department publishes a helpful publication called Hiring a Residential Contractor.
To check the status of a contractor's license or find a licensed contractor, contact the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry at (651) 284-5034 or at the Minnesota Department Of Labor and Industry website.
Residential Building Contractors – City Licensed
If the contractor does not meet the state requirements listed above, they must obtain a Residential Specialty Contractor license through the City of Minneapolis, Licenses and Consumer Services Division, (612) 673-2080.
Electrical Contractors
Electrical contractors and electricians are licensed by the State of Minnesota Electricity Board, (651) 284-5064.
How do I find a licensed electrical contractor?
To check the status of a contractor's license or find a licensed contractor, you can go to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Electrical Contactor List.
Mechanical / Heating Contractors
Mechanical /Heating Contractors are licensed by the City of Minneapolis, Licenses and Consumer Services Division, (612) 673-2080.
How do I find a licensed mechanical / heating contractor?
The City provides a list of licensed heating contractors.
Plumbing Contractors
Plumbers are licensed by the City of Minneapolis, Licenses and Consumer Services Division, (612) 673-2080.
How do I find a licensed plumbing contractor?
The City provides a list of licensed plumbers.
Solid Waste Haulers (for Street Use Permits)
Solid Waste Haulers and Wrecking Contractors are the only contractors authorized by City of Minneapolis Ordinance to obtain a permit to place a dumpster on the street in Minneapolis, they are licensed by the City of Minneapolis, Licenses and Consumer Services Division, (612) 673-2080.
How do I find a licensed solid waste haulers?
The City provides a list of licensed solid waste haulers.
Wrecking Contractors
Wrecking Contractors are licensed by the City of Minneapolis, Licenses and Consumer Services Division, (612) 673-2080.
How do I find a licensed wrecking contractor?
The City provided a list of licensed wrecking contractors.
Last updated Nov. 8, 2012