Rochester Resource Guide
Rochester, Minnesota
As you approach closing on your new home, below is a friendly reminder of a few items to take care of in the time leading up to moving in.
Utility Links & Change of Address
Set these up before your move-in date so power, water, gas, and internet are live the day you arrive.
Your First Step · Electric & Water
Rochester Public Utilities
Call or go online to set up an RPU account in your name for electric and water service.
Natural Gas
Minnesota Energy Resources
Serves Rochester and Olmsted County. Transfer or start gas service ahead of closing.
Garbage & Recycling
Choose Your Hauler
Rochester does not run city-organized trash pickup. Olmsted County licenses private haulers, and each household sets up its own service.
Other licensed haulers may serve your neighborhood — the County can confirm who covers your address.
Internet & TV
Internet Service
Fiber availability varies block by block — confirm what reaches your specific address before choosing a plan.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon also offer 5G home internet in parts of Rochester — check each carrier for your address.
Trusted Local Trades
Locally based, BBB-rated tradespeople serving the Rochester area.
Plumbers
- Zumbro Valley Plumbing507-635-3131 · BBB A+
- Luiken's Mechanical507-332-7802 · BBB A+
- MJ O'Connor, Inc.507-433-5017 · BBB A+
- Goetzinger Plumbing & Heating507-993-7235 · BBB A+ · Chatfield
- Benjamin Franklin Plumbing507-645-4037 · BBB A+
- Bordelon's Plumbing Services507-696-1390 · BBB A-
- B&C Plumbing & Heating507-545-9000 · Eyota · 24/7 emergency service
Electricians
- Kruger Electric, Inc.507-251-9016 · BBB A+
- Hero Plumbing, Heating & Electrical612-400-7778 · BBB A+ · Rochester
- A & A Electric Underground Construction507-634-7453 · BBB A+ · Kasson
- Bruce Electric, LLC507-635-5592 · BBB A+ · Mantorville
Heating & Cooling
- Haley Comfort Systems507-289-5900 · BBB A+ · Rochester
- Air/Tech Mechanical of Rochester507-281-7933 · BBB A+ · Byron
- Custom Climate Control507-512-0346 · BBB A+ · Chatfield
- Reliable Heating and Cooling507-732-4777 · BBB A+ · Zumbrota
- B&C Plumbing & Heating507-545-9000 · Eyota · 24/7 emergency service
City & County Essentials
General & Non-Emergency (311)
City of Rochester
507-328-2311
201 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904
rochestermn.gov
Driver's License & State ID
Olmsted County Government Center
507-923-2020
151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904
First-time licenses at the Exam Station · renewals & address changes at the Government Center
School District (ISD 535)
Rochester Public Schools
507-328-3000
615 7th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Mon–Fri 8am–4:45pm · rochesterschools.org
Moving & Mail
Local Movers
- Metcalf Moving & Storage507-288-5255 · BBB A+ · Rochester
- Quick Shift Moving, Inc.888-988-1976 · BBB A- · Stewartville
Mail Forwarding
- USPS800-275-8777 · Submit at least 2 weeks before your move