Residential specialty contractor

You need a license from the City to do certain residential contractor work.

Definition

A residential specialty contractor is a contractor or remodeler who:

  • Owns or operates the business
  • Negotiates contracts
  • Works on places with four or fewer living units

This license allows a person to do one of the following:

  • Excavation
  • Masonry
  • Carpentry
  • Interior finishing
  • Exterior finishing
  • Drywall and plaster
  • General installation

Roofers do not need a Minneapolis license. You must have a State of Minnesota license.

If you have a State of Minnesota Residential Building license, you do not need a Minneapolis Residential specialty contractor license.

See State of Minnesota Residential Building license

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Before you begin

How to open a new business

Requirement

You must provide a surety bond with your application.

See Minneapolis $10,000 bond form

Application

See Residential Specialty Contractor Application

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application  

Submit your application to Business Licenses & Consumer Services

If you have questions, contact:

More information

Complaints

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Disclaimer 

The information on this page should serve as a guideline only.

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