According to recent figures by the National Association of Home Builders, the number of building permits in Minnesota (both Single and Multifamily) was up considerably in 2012 compared to 2011. The NAHB reports the overall increase in Minnesota’s single family building permits increased by 36% and 255% for multi family permits. Here is a breakdown by region:
| REGION | SINGLE FAMILY | MULTI FAMILY |
| Duluth MN-WI | 7% | 15% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI | 50% | 318% |
| Rochester MN | 53% | 158% |
| St. Cloud MN | 23% | 848% |
