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Insulation leads in Minneapolis: homes that just replaced their heating

107 new Minneapolis home HVAC permits in the last 7 days, from public city records. Free weekly email.

107 Minneapolis home mechanical permits this week. Owner names unlock with Pro — $39/mo.

Free. One email a week: Minneapolis home mechanical permits with street + ZIP, tagged heating / cooling / heat pump. Owner names unlock with Pro — $39/mo.

These are public permit records from the City of Minneapolis. They are not exclusive or sold leads, and no homeowner asked for a quote. Phone numbers are not in the permit data. We are not affiliated with the City of Minneapolis.

What you get

Each free Monday email: street, ZIP, permit date, neighborhood, work description, heating / cooling / heat pump tag. Owner name where on the record unlocks with Pro — $39/mo. Heat pump permits are tagged so you can start there.

Why the permit is the opening

A furnace or boiler permit means a homeowner just spent money on heat. The next question they ask is why the house still feels drafty. That is your opening for attic insulation and air sealing. After The Permit lists new Minneapolis mechanical permits each week, so you can reach those homes while the install is fresh.

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Who this fits

Duct cleaning/sealing, IAQ, insulation, and air-sealing crews. This is not for furnace installers, who already have the job.

How to use the list

Filter this week's mechanical permits, then mail or call within 2 weeks of the final. Open with “your new furnace works harder in a leaky attic” plus the rebate line, and book a blower-door test.

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Minneapolis permits: what they show

We don't list insulation permits. We list Minneapolis mechanical permits for furnace, AC and heat pump swaps, and tag heat pumps, because a new system in a leaky house still leaves cold rooms. The permit tells you the equipment changed. It does not say whether the house needs insulation; you'll have to ask. If your insulation or air-sealing job needs a permit, the city's building requirements by project and building permit fee schedule are the place to check. Check any address's permit history: Minneapolis property research. Minneapolis only today.

Sample from the last 7 days

IssuedNeighborhoodTypeWork description
2026-10-30South UptownHeat pumpInstall heat pump-mini split
2026-10-30South UptownHeat pumpInstall Lennox mini split system with 2 heads
2026-10-30EricssonHeat pumpHEAT PUMP WITH HUMIDIFIER REPLACEMENT
2026-10-30McKinleyHeat pumpfurnace and heat pump replacement
2026-10-30West Maka SkaHeat pumpReplace ML cooling system with same capacity system for bedroom & Great Room. Remove Window air conditioner fo

Public records, Minneapolis only. Each free Monday email: street, ZIP, permit date, neighborhood, work description, heating / cooling / heat pump tag. Owner name where on the record unlocks with Pro — $39/mo. See the full week →

Why heat pump permits fit air sealing

A heat pump works best in a tight house. If the attic is thin or the house leaks air, the new system struggles on the coldest nights and the bills come in higher than the homeowner expected. An air sealing or insulation offer fits right after the install.

Common questions

Why are furnace permits good insulation leads?

The homeowner just invested in heating and is primed to stop losing that heat; attic insulation and air sealing are the natural next sale.

How much does Xcel Energy pay for attic insulation in Minnesota?

Up to $1,200 (40% of project cost) when the attic goes from R19 or less to R49+, paired with air sealing.

Is there an Xcel rebate for air sealing?

Yes, up to $600 (40% of cost), but only together with attic or wall insulation and a blower-door-verified 15%+ reduction.

What is the Xcel heat pump bonus?

$600 extra if a qualifying heat pump is installed within two years after rebated insulation and air sealing.

When does the Minnesota Energy Resources bonus end?

For installs Jul 15–Nov 15, 2026, with applications due Dec 4, 2026.

Exclusive?

No. Public records, pulled weekly.

Will it step on the installer?

It shouldn't. Installers rarely do insulation. Keep the note about the house.

How we build the list

We pull issued residential mechanical permits from City of Minneapolis open data, tag each one heating / cooling / heat pump, and email the list every Monday morning. These are public records. They are not exclusive or sold leads, no homeowner asked for a quote, and phone numbers are not in the data.

Who runs this

After the Permit is run by LM Ventures LLC, a Minnesota company based in Minneapolis (6417 Penn Ave S, Ste 7-261, Minneapolis, MN 55423). Built by Luke Miller. More on who runs this. Not affiliated with the City of Minneapolis or any city. Questions: permits@afterthepermit.com.

Permit data comes from public city records and can lag or contain errors. Check details at the city source before you act. Not exclusive leads, not quote requests, and we don't guarantee jobs or results. Not legal, code or permit advice.

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