Retainage is limited to no more than 5% of monthly contract payments. This may be reduced/eliminated if progress is satisfactory.
How to Get a General Contractor License in Minnesota Step 1: Register for the How to Pass the Minnesota Contractor Licensing Exam® Course Step 2: Register for Your Minnesota Residential Contractor Exam. Step 3: Attend How to Pass the Minnesota Contractor Licensing Exam Course. Step 4: Take the Exam.
§ 326b. 802, subd. 13 as “a new or existing building constructed for habitation by one to four families, and includes detached garages.” A State building contractor license is NOT required for work on commercial or agricultural buildings, or non-residential buildings with more than four individual units.
While the state does not have specific “handyman licenses,” most home repair, remodeling, and construction work does need a state-issued contractor's license. This extensive guide will explain all the steps for handymen to legally provide services in Minnesota.