Weekly permit insights

Minneapolis Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Minneapolis, MN, computed from City of Minneapolis CCS Permits, 2,237 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-07-03), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-07-03

Permits this period
2,237
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-07-03

Weekly trend: Apr 11: 504 · Apr 18: 573 · Apr 25: 459 · May 2: 485 · May 9: 427 · May 16: 478 · May 23: 418 · May 30: 577 · Jun 6: 554 · Jun 13: 496 · Jun 20: 533 · Jun 27: 424

Permits by trade in Minneapolis

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC91240.8%
Plumbing75533.8%
Roofing31814.2%
Solar180.8%
Electrical60.3%
Pool & Spa30.1%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Minneapolis building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Minneapolis's building permits from City of Minneapolis CCS Permits every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Minneapolis building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Minneapolis overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Minneapolis?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Minneapolis's permit data come from?

Official public records from City of Minneapolis CCS Permits, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.