Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN VICTORIA
Victoria, MN Water Heater
Replacement
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VICTORIA AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Victoria.
Victoria requires a permit to replace a home water heater or water softener. Under the 2026 fee schedule it is a flat $100, and you apply in the city's BSA Online portal. Power comes from Xcel Energy or Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative. CenterPoint Energy supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Victoria Building Department
- Permit fee
- $100 to replace a home water heater or water softener (2026 Fee Schedule, Ordinance No. 470).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors need a city account, with a PIN from the Building Department (952-443-4210 option 1), to pull permits. The portal also has a separate login for residents.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC)
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Victoria
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2006 (median) · 94% 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 Victoria averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Victoria
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 to replace a home water heater or water softener (2026 Fee Schedule, Ordinance No. 470).. City of Victoria Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Victoria 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 Victoria average is shown.
What can change the price in Victoria?
Home plumbing repairs and remodels are $100. Replacing a furnace, AC or ventilation is a separate $100 mechanical permit (2026 schedule).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Victoria?
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 Victoria 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.
NRG Plumbing
Lists Victoria among the areas it serves. Based in Cologne, MN 55322.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised the owner's workmanship and his quick, lower-priced water heater replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Victoria 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 Victoria 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 VICTORIA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN VICTORIA
What Victoria homes are like.
2006Median year built
14%Built before 1980
94%Owner-occupied
88%Heat with utility gas
96%Single-family homes
About 40% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
88% 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 Victoria.
Two electric companies
Part of Victoria is on Xcel Energy and part is on Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative. The city sends residents to Carver County's Electric Service Area map to look up an address. Your provider decides which electric water heater rebates you can get.
City water rebates don't cover water heaters
Victoria's utility rebates give city water customers credits for ENERGY STAR washers and dishwashers (up to $100) and WaterSense toilets, showerheads, faucets and sprinkler controllers. Water heaters aren't included.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Victoria homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (part of the city; look up your address on the county Electric Service Area map)
- Electric: Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) (part of the city)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Victoria homes.
For Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) and CenterPoint Energy customers in Victoria. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you 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 Victoria.
Permits and who issues them
Victoria's 2026 fee schedule has a plumbing permit line for 'Replacement of Water Heater or Water Softener'. You apply for building, plumbing and mechanical permits in the city's BSA Online portal. Cards add a 3% fee ($1.50 minimum on amounts under $50); e-checks are free. Print the permit and keep it at the house for the inspection.
Contractors must set up a city account to pull permits. We found no separate city contractor license.
City of Victoria Building Department ↗ · Victoria: Building Permits ↗ · Victoria: Fee Schedule page ↗ · Victoria 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗
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 Victoria.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $71) | Chaska Electric (City of Chaska Electric Department), Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, Xcel Energy |
| Chanhassen | 5 mi | Required | $80 | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Waconia | 7 mi | Required | $20 | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative |
| Eden Prairie | 10 mi | Required | By job value (from $600) | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Shakopee | 11 mi | Required | $75 | Shakopee Public Utilities (SPU), Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Minnetonka | 11 mi | Required | By job value (from $77) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Victoria water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Victoria?
$100 to replace a home water heater or water softener, under the 2026 Fee Schedule.
How do I apply?
Online, in the city's BSA Online portal. Contractors need a city account and PIN. Paying by e-check has no processing fee.
Which electric company serves my Victoria home?
Xcel Energy or Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative. The city links to Carver County's Electric Service Area map so you can check your address.
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