Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MONTICELLO
Monticello Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Monticello.
A home plumbing permit in Monticello is $50 plus $9 per fixture in 2026. Homeowners doing the work themselves can pull it; if not, a master plumber must. Xcel Energy or Wright-Hennepin supplies electricity, and CenterPoint Energy supplies gas. City well water is hard, at 18 to 21 grains.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Monticello Building Safety Department
- Permit fee
- Home plumbing permit: $50 base plus $9 per fixture. Home mechanical permit: $50 base plus $9 per fixture plus the state surcharge (2026 Fee Schedule).
- Who gets the permit
- The city's form lets the homeowner or a contractor do the plumbing. But if you don't own the property or aren't doing the work yourself, a master plumber must pull the permit. There's a Homeowner as Contractor form.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Monticello Water & Sewer Utility (five wells) · 18 to 21 grains per gallon, per the city's Water Quality page (report year not stated).
- Rebate worth checking
- Wright-Hennepin water heater programs (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1999 (median) · 65% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Monticello averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Monticello
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome plumbing permit: $50 base plus $9 per fixture. Home mechanical permit: $50 base plus $9 per fixture plus the state surcharge (2026 Fee Schedule).. City of Monticello Building Safety Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Monticello post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Dean's Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Monticello average is shown.
What can change the price in Monticello?
Gas appliance and venting work goes under the separate home mechanical permit. Electrical work needs a state electrical permit from DLI.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Monticello?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Dean's Home Services
Lists Monticello among the areas it serves. Based in Maple Grove.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Specials (expire 09/30/26): 'Purchase a new water heater and we'll buy back your old one for up to $650'; '$30 Water Heater Flush' (with free water quality test); 'Up to $1,000 Off Water Softener & Water Heater'; '30% Off Water Softener with Water Heater Install'; '$100 OFF PLUMBING Repair or Install' —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater appointments and installations, clear explanations, help with financing and a strong warranty.
Worth knowing In BBB complaints, one landlord said Dean's replaced a 20-year-old water heater (about $1,800) when the real problem was a utility-locked gas meter, and another said a new water heater installed without a relay kept their boiler running; Dean's responded to both, citing the heater's age and saying it fixed the boiler controls and offered a hotel stay (both listed as Answered).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Modern Plumbing & Heating
Lists Monticello among the areas it serves. Based in Brooklyn Park.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Monticello among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Monticello first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. Minnesota plumbing license lookup (DLI iMS) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING MONTICELLO
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MONTICELLO
What Monticello homes are like.
1999Median year built
19%Built before 1980
65%Owner-occupied
78%Heat with utility gas
66%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1999. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
78% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Monticello.
Hard well water
The city lists hardness at 18 to 21 grains and iron at 0.06 to 0.16. That matters for how you set a softener and for scale in tank or tankless heaters.
New gas franchise fee
Since February 1, 2026, every CenterPoint Energy account in Monticello pays a gas franchise fee. It shows up as its own line on the monthly bill.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Monticello homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (parts of the city; we haven't checked the boundary)
- Electric: Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (parts of the city; we haven't checked the boundary)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (a city gas franchise fee was added to CenterPoint bills starting February 1, 2026)
Monticello Other Local Utilities ↗ · Monticello Utility Franchise Fees ↗
Water
City of Monticello Water & Sewer Utility (five wells): 18 to 21 grains per gallon, per the city's Water Quality page (report year not stated).
Monticello Water Quality ↗ · Monticello Annual Water Reports ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Monticello homes.
For Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association and CenterPoint Energy customers in Monticello. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Wright-Hennepin water heater programs ↗ActiveOnly WH members qualify.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) ↗Active$400 for an eligible electric heat pump water heater, or $500 for a smart heat pump water heater.
- Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota gas) ↗Active$75 for a standard gas tank water heater at 0.64 UEF (medium draw) or 0.68 UEF (high draw); $250 for a gas tankless water heater at 0.87 UEF or higher.
- Residential Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota) ↗ActiveReplacement rebates: $250 for a gas tank of 55 gallons or less (0.64 UEF medium draw or 0.68 UEF high draw), $500 for a gas tankless at 0.87 UEF or higher, $1,000 for a combination tankless plus air handler unit, and $200 for an indirect storage tank.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Minnesota rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Monticello.
Permits and who issues them
Monticello issues home plumbing and mechanical permits. Apply online or use the Residential Addition/Alteration/Remodel/Plumbing/Mechanical permit form. Building Safety Department: 763-295-3060. Electrical permits come from the State of Minnesota, not the city.
The form asks for the contractor's license number, and a bond number for mechanical work. Monticello doesn't appear to have its own contractor license.
City of Monticello Building Safety Department ↗ · Monticello Building Permits ↗ · Monticello Residential Addition/Alteration/Remodel/Plumbing/Mechanical Permit form ↗ · Monticello 2026 Fee Schedule ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Minnesota plumbing license lookup (DLI iMS) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Minnesota licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Monticello.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake | 4 mi | Required | $51 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| St. Michael | 8 mi | Required | $100 | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Otsego | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Elk River Municipal Utilities, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Buffalo | 9 mi | Required | $75 | Buffalo Municipal Utilities (City of Buffalo Electric) |
| Elk River | 11 mi | Required | $75 | Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU), Connexus Energy |
| Rogers | 13 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Monticello water heater questions.
How much is a home plumbing permit in Monticello?
$50 base plus $9 per fixture under the 2026 fee schedule. Mechanical permits cost the same, plus the state surcharge.
Can a Monticello homeowner pull the permit?
Yes, if you own the home and do the work. If not, a master plumber has to pull the permit.
How hard is Monticello's water?
18 to 21 grains of hardness, according to the city.
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