Helpful Information & Resources for Builders

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The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota’s work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe. The agency oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, dual-training pipeline, occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, workers' compensation and youth skills training programs. Watch this video to learn more about the agency.

Licensing, permit and building codes questions?

Licensing:  651-284-5034

dli.license@state.mn.us or dli.exam@state.mn.us

 

Permitting:  651-284-5026 or ims.support.dli@state.mn.us

 

View additional contact information for questions about construction building codes, permits, inspections and more.

Issues affecting the bottom-line of your business:

  • Licensing
  • Wetlands
  • Worker’s Comp
  • State Building Code
  • Lead/Asbestos
  • Energy Code
  • Worker’s Comp
  • State Building Code
  • Lead/Asbestos
  • Energy Code
  • Property Taxes

Residential contractors, remodelers, roofers

Licenses are required for all residential building contractors and remodelers in Minnesota who contract with a homeowner to construct or improve dwellings by offering more than one special skill. Owners working on their own property must also be licensed if they build or remodel for the purpose of speculation or resale. View frequently asked questions about contractor, remodeler and roofer requirements.

Who needs a license?

Any individual or company that contracts directly with an owner of residential real estate (one to four units) to provide work in more than one special skill must have a residential building contractor or residential remodeler license.

 

An owner of residential real estate who builds or improves homes for resale or speculation must have a residential building contractor or residential remodeler license.

 

Any individual or company that contracts directly with an owner of residential real estate (one to four units) to provide just roofing work must have a residential building contractor, residential remodeler, or residential roofer license.

 

A residential roofer license does not allow the licensee to perform any work besides roofing

 

A licensed roofer cannot contract to provide the installation of gutters, downspouts, soffit, or fascia – this work requires a residential building contractor or residential remodeler license

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