Modernize Your Grand Forks Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the University of North Dakota campus to South Forks, Lincoln Drive to East Grand Forks — MaidProfit helps Grand Forks cleaning companies serve this vibrant university town.
Why Grand Forks’ University Economy Creates Cleaning Opportunity
Grand Forks is North Dakota’s third-largest city, defined by the University of North Dakota and the Grand Forks Air Force Base. UND’s 14,000 students and 3,000 employees create predictable seasonal demand patterns: August move-ins, December deep cleans, and May move-outs provide reliable revenue spikes throughout the year.
Beyond the university, the Grand Forks Air Force Base employs thousands of military and civilian personnel with stable incomes and frequent PCS (permanent change of station) moves that generate move-in/move-out cleaning demand. Altru Health System is the region’s major healthcare provider, adding medical professionals to the client base.
With only about 140 cleaning businesses serving 42,000 households, Grand Forks offers low competition for professional operators. The city’s compact geography means efficient routing and high daily job counts per team.
University + Military = Predictable Revenue
UND’s academic calendar and military PCS cycles create predictable, plannable demand surges. Cleaning businesses that prepare for these cycles capture high-margin seasonal work on top of steady recurring revenue.
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What Grand Forks Cleaners Charge
Grand Forks rates are moderate, reflecting the university town’s diverse income levels.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $90 – $190 | $130 |
| Deep Cleaning | $160 – $350 | $245 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $190 – $400 | $285 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.06 – $0.14 | $0.09 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $80 – $160 | $115 |
South Forks and Lincoln Drive feature the highest-value homes and premium rates. The campus area generates high-volume, moderate-priced move-out work. East Grand Forks (MN) extends the market at comparable rates.
Grand Forks Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Grand Forks Business License
Grand Forks requires a city business license. Apply through the City Auditor’s Office.
ND Business Registration
Register your LLC with the ND Secretary of State ($135). Obtain a sales tax permit.
North Dakota Sales Tax
Cleaning services are subject to ND sales tax. Grand Forks’ combined rate is approximately 7.5%.
WSI Registration
All ND employers must register with Workforce Safety and Insurance.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Expect $280–$500/year for $500K coverage in Grand Forks.
East Grand Forks (MN)
If serving East Grand Forks, you’ll need Minnesota registration. MaidProfit handles multi-state tax tracking.
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No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“UND move-out season is our gold mine. MaidProfit’s surge scheduling handled 50 apartment turnovers in two weeks last May. The automated invoicing collected every payment without chasing anyone.”
“We serve base housing and military families near Grand Forks AFB. MaidProfit’s PCS move-out checklists ensure we meet military standards every time. Our referral rate from base families is incredible.”
“Grand Forks is small enough that reputation spreads fast. MaidProfit’s review management built our 4.9-star rating. Now we’re the first call for every property manager in town.”