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Minneapolis, MN / HVAC replacement

HVAC replacement cost in Minneapolis, MN

Typical cost: $8,176 (range $5,438 to $23,560)

Typical all-in

$8,176

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$5,438
Typical
$8,176
High
$23,560

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$2,387
Materials (allocated)$5,571
Job subtotal$7,958
Permit$217.60
All-in typical$8,176

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

Average $7,500; common $5,000 to $12,500; up to $22,000 with new ductwork.

A typical HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN is about $8,176, including a permit fee of $217.60.

What we assumed

We price HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN at 3-ton (36,000 BTU) like-for-like split system.

For the permit line we assumed the official existing-residential mechanical table, so the low fee is $133.40 (Level 2 furnace/boiler $132.40 plus the $1.00 Minnesota state surcharge), the typical fee is $217.60 (Level 3 entire-system replacement $216.60 plus the $1.00 surcharge), and the high fee is $217.60 on the same Level 3 path. The high is not a second fee stacked on top of the typical. Level 1 miscellaneous HVAC with no burner is $84.20 and is not an official total. Electrical (Minnesota DLI) is extra if new circuits are needed and is not in these totals. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page. Listed valuations of $5,000, $7,500, and $16,000 are unused. The official typical project value is $7,500.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
1 system (typical)$8,176$217.60
2 systems$16,133$217.60
3 systems$24,091$217.60

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Cost scales with the number of systems, not a separate tonnage price.
  • Labor for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $217.60. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Compare HVAC replacement across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$7,316$92.55Open
Seattle, WA$8,392$126.73Open
Denver, CO$7,695$83Open
Nashville, TN$7,373$75Open
Atlanta, GA$7,450$175Open
Austin, TX$7,282$74.05Open
Phoenix, AZ$7,916$558Open
Tucson, AZ$7,382$218.54Open
Portland, OR$8,257$187.04Open
Raleigh, NC$7,354$124Open
Tacoma, WA$8,486$221.29Open
St. Louis, MO$7,850$65Open

Other home projects in Minneapolis, MN

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$11,201$517.83Open
HVAC replacement$8,176$217.60This page
Deck$16,387$517.83Open
Kitchen remodel$32,832$1,302Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does HVAC replacement cost in Minneapolis, MN?
Typical all-in is about $8,176. The official local permit fee of $217.60 (Level 3 entire-system replacement $216.60 plus the $1.00 Minnesota state surcharge) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes. Community Planning & Economic Development – Minneapolis Development Review requires a permit for a typical HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN. The typical listed fee is $217.60. A typical like-for-like change-out is the official Level 3 path, and the typical fee on that path is $217.60. Level 1 miscellaneous HVAC with no burner is $84.20 and is not the typical path.
What is included in this HVAC replacement estimate for Minneapolis, MN?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Minneapolis, MN, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $217.60 is included in the all-in typical. The $216.60 Level 3 line and the $1.00 Minnesota state surcharge are included in that $217.60. The $133.40 Level 2 path is the official low and is not added on top of the typical. The $217.60 high is the same Level 3 total and is not a second fee. Electrical (Minnesota DLI) is not in that total.
Why might the Minneapolis permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Minneapolis, MN fee comes from City of Minneapolis existing residential mechanical permit fee schedule (Smartsheet on the official page; last updated Feb 27, 2026) (tiered). The typical path is $217.60 on Level 3 entire-system replacement ($216.60 plus the $1.00 Minnesota state surcharge). The low fee is $133.40 on Level 2 furnace/boiler ($132.40 plus $1.00) and is not added on top of the typical. The high fee is $217.60 on the same Level 3 path. Valuation is unused. Level 1 miscellaneous HVAC with no burner is $84.20 and is not an official total. Electrical (Minnesota DLI) is extra if new circuits are needed and is not in these totals. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page. Verify the fee with Community Planning & Economic Development – Minneapolis Development Review.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN?
The official typical path is $217.60: Level 3 entire-system replacement $216.60 plus the $1.00 Minnesota state surcharge. Low is $133.40 on Level 2 furnace/boiler ($132.40 + $1.00). High is the same $217.60 Level 3 path. Valuation is unused. The walk is in the calculation note on this page.
What project value is this HVAC replacement permit fee based on in Minneapolis, MN?
The official typical project value is $7,500. Assumed valuations are $5,000 low, $7,500 typical, and $16,000 high. Valuation is not an input on the existing-residential mechanical table, so those amounts are unused and the official fees stay $133.40, $217.60, and $217.60.

Permit in Minneapolis

Fee schedule retrieved Aug 29, 2026

Community Planning & Economic Development – Minneapolis Development Review lists a typical permit fee of $217.60 for this HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN (range $133.40 – $217.60). Source: City of Minneapolis existing residential mechanical permit fee schedule (Smartsheet on the official page; last updated Feb 27, 2026).

Like-for-like change-out in an existing dwelling uses the existing-residential mechanical table, not the building-valuation table. Typical/high = Level 3 entire-system replacement $216.60 + $1 surcharge. Low = Level 2 furnace/boiler $132.40 + $1. Level 1 miscellaneous HVAC with no burner is $84.20. Electrical is extra if new circuits are needed.

City of Minneapolis existing residential mechanical permit fee schedule (Smartsheet on the official page; last updated Feb 27, 2026) (source retrieved 2026-08-29). The official typical path is a like-for-like change-out in an existing dwelling on the existing-residential mechanical table, not the building-valuation table. The fee follows a tiered schedule. A permit is required on that typical path. The low fee is $133.40, the typical fee is $217.60, and the high fee is $217.60. The official typical project value is $7,500. Listed assumed valuations are $5,000 low, $7,500 typical, and $16,000 high. Valuation is not an input on this mechanical table, so those amounts are unused and do not change the $133.40 / $217.60 / $217.60 listed fees. Low $5,000: valuation is unused, so the low fee stays $133.40. That $133.40 is Level 2 furnace/boiler $132.40 plus the Minnesota state surcharge of $1.00. Level 2 $132.40 + surcharge $1.00 = $133.40, so the low fee is $133.40. The low is the furnace-only or boiler swap and is not added on top of the typical. Typical $7,500: valuation is unused, so the typical fee stays $217.60. That $217.60 is Level 3 entire-system replacement $216.60 plus the Minnesota state surcharge of $1.00. Level 3 includes Level 1 and Level 2 work plus entire system replacement, so the Level 2 line is not added again. Level 3 $216.60 + surcharge $1.00 = $217.60, so the typical fee is $217.60. The $216.60 Level 3 line and the $1.00 surcharge are included in the $217.60 and are not added again. High $16,000: valuation is unused, so the high fee stays $217.60. The high uses the same Level 3 entire-system replacement path as the typical. Level 3 $216.60 + surcharge $1.00 = $217.60, so the high fee is $217.60. The $217.60 high is the same listed total as the typical and is not a second fee stacked on top of it. Level 1 miscellaneous HVAC with no burner is $84.20 and is not an official total. It is not the low fee, the typical fee, or the high fee, and this note does not add an $84.20 line. Electrical (Minnesota DLI) is extra if new circuits are needed and is not invented into the locked totals. This note does not invent a fee beyond the official $133.40 and $217.60 totals.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Existing residential mechanical – Level 3 (entire system replacement)$216.60
Existing residential mechanical – Level 2 (replace boiler/furnace)$132.40
Minnesota state surcharge$1
Electrical permit (Minnesota DLI)Blank

Assumed project value

Listed on this row only. Valuation is not an input on the existing-residential mechanical table, so these amounts are unused and the official fees stay $133.40, $217.60, and $217.60.
BandAssumed project value
Low$5,000
Typical$7,500
High$16,000

Process

Does a typical HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN need a permit?
A typical HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN is listed as requiring a permit. Like-for-like change-out in an existing dwelling uses the existing-residential mechanical table, not the building-valuation table.
Who issues the permit in Minneapolis, MN, and where do I apply?
Community Planning & Economic Development, Minneapolis Development Review issues permits for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN. Apply at https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/licenses-permits-inspections/construction-permits/.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN?
The official permit lists these extra line items for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN: Existing residential mechanical, Level 3 (entire system replacement): $216.60; Existing residential mechanical, Level 2 (replace boiler/furnace): $132.40; Minnesota state surcharge: $1; Electrical permit (Minnesota DLI): not published in the fee schedule.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this HVAC replacement fee based on in Minneapolis, MN?
The official typical for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN cites City of Minneapolis existing residential mechanical permit fee schedule (Smartsheet on the official page; last updated Feb 27, 2026) (retrieved Aug 29, 2026). Fee model: tiered.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN?
Building permits use the city valuation table + 65% plan review + MN state surcharge of 0.0005 × value (Title 5 Ch. 91; official Smartsheet on the building-fees page, city page last updated Feb 27, 2026). Plumbing minimum is $85.20 including $1 surcharge.
Why does the HVAC replacement permit fee in Minneapolis, MN show a low-to-high range?
Listed permit fees for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN are $133.40 low, $217.60 typical, and $217.60 high. Low is Level 2 furnace/boiler $132.40 plus the $1.00 Minnesota state surcharge. Typical and high are Level 3 entire-system replacement $216.60 plus that $1.00 surcharge. Valuation is unused. Level 1 miscellaneous HVAC with no burner is $84.20 and is not an official total. Electrical (Minnesota DLI) is extra if new circuits are needed and is not in those totals. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page.
What alternate permit fees are listed if the typical HVAC replacement path in Minneapolis, MN does not apply?
The typical path for HVAC replacement in Minneapolis, MN does not include these listed alternate-path line items: Existing residential mechanical, Level 2 (replace boiler/furnace): $132.40 (Furnace-only / boiler swap). Confirm with Community Planning & Economic Development, Minneapolis Development Review if your job falls outside the typical path.

Citations

  1. How Much Does HVAC Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $7,500; $5,000–$22,000; labor about $1,500; national permit range $50–$500 (not city-specific).
  2. City of Minneapolis existing residential mechanical permit fee schedule (Smartsheet on the official page; last updated Feb 27, 2026) Retrieved Aug 29, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Aug 29, 2026

CostInMyCity. "HVAC replacement cost in Minneapolis, MN." https://costinmycity.com/cost/hvac-replacement/minneapolis-mn/. Fee schedule retrieved Aug 29, 2026. Source: City of Minneapolis existing residential mechanical permit fee schedule (Smartsheet on the official page; last updated Feb 27, 2026).

City of Minneapolis existing residential mechanical permit fee schedule (Smartsheet on the official page; last updated Feb 27, 2026)

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