How to search Minneapolis building permits yourself
Short answer: Open the City's open data portal, find the CCS_Permits dataset, and filter by permit type, date and neighborhood.
Walkthrough
- Go to opendata.minneapolismn.gov.
- Search "CCS_Permits" (or open the item page).
- Filter permitType = Res and pick a date range.
- Read the comments field for the work description.
Field glossary
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| permitType | Res or commercial |
| occupancyType | SFD single-family, TFD two-family, TH townhouse |
| workType | Remodel, Addition, etc. |
| comments | Free-text description |
| permit_Value | Declared job value |
| applicantName | Who applied (contractor or owner) |
When a subscription saves time
When you want this every week, sorted by trade and ZIP, without the manual filtering.