Detroit Building Permits & Project Research

12,101 indexed permits · 13,299 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 5,061
Top trade Electrical
Newest permit 2026-10-01

PermitGrab tracks 12,101 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-10-01. 13,299 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-10-02.

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Detroit building permit activity

2,114 building permits were published by this source for Detroit in the last 30 days — up 40.6% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 5,061 permits.

Top trades in Detroit

Electrical36.6%
HVAC33.7%
Plumbing23.1%
Fire Protection5.8%
Solar0.6%
Addition0.2%
General Construction0.2%

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT — 708 permits
  2. RANDAZZO MECHANICAL — 415 permits
  3. DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT CONTRACT — 212 permits
  4. MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO — 184 permits
  5. AIR COMFORT PRO LLC — 97 permits
  6. A&H HVAC — 78 permits
  7. Precision Electric Company LLC — 55 permits
  8. Keith Electric — 54 permits
  9. FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE — 52 permits
  10. SAMS & SONS ELECTRIC LLC — 44 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 48213 — 509 permits
  • 48221 — 322 permits
  • 48227 — 284 permits
  • 48224 — 281 permits
  • 48235 — 279 permits
12,101
Indexed Permits
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Code Violations
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Property Owners · count unavailable
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Available Business Phones
2026-10-03
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Updated recently · 2026-10-01
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Detroit had 2114 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 813 plumbing, 408 hvac and 340 electrical.

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Recent project activity

Recent permit records with source-published project details. A named business identifies the recorded project team; it is not a claim that the business is seeking bids.

Atlas Home Improvement
2026-10-01
📍 18001 Meyers Rd
Plumbing replacement
GOYETTE MECHANICAL
2026-10-01
📍 76 W Adams Ave, Apt 905
HVAC/Mech 30 gal water heater standard replacement Water heater
Coates Quality Electric
2026-10-01
📍 14817 Wyoming St
Electrical 200A New installation

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2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 19403 Caldwell St
Owner: HAI··· 🔒
install furnace 60,000 ductwork: Plenum, Return Air Drop, 80ft of linear Ductwor… furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-10-01 Electrical — 17328 Roselawn St
Owner: AND··· 🔒
installation of 200amp service upgrade 200A service panel New installation Panel service Consumer Services Electric
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 18001 Meyers Rd
Owner: DEB··· 🔒
We will remove the old shower and replace it with a new shower; the drain will N… replacement Atlas Home Improvement
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2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 76 W Adams Ave, Apt 905
Owner: KAL··· 🔒
Replace 30 gallon water heater in mechanical closet of unit 905. 30 gal water heater standard replacement Water heater GOYETTE MECHANICAL
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2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 15764 Ward St
Owner: COL··· 🔒
Chimney Liner Detroit Furnace
2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 12413 Barlow St
Owner: DRA··· 🔒
install furnace 60,000 install h20 tank 40 gal ductwork:Plenum, Return Air Drop,… furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-10-01 Electrical — 14817 Wyoming St
Owner: CRA··· 🔒
Install 200a Service 200A New installation Coates Quality Electric
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2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 20151 Kentucky St
Owner: ISO··· 🔒
INSTALL NEW HWT. New installation HVAC installation A & E HEATING AND COOLING
2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 16832 Birwood St
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
install furnace 60,000 furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 14830 Monica St
Owner: LOC··· 🔒
install furnace 60,000 install h20 tank 40 gal furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-10-01 Fire Protection — 2465 Russell St
Owner: FIR··· 🔒
Commercial Hood Associated with FAP2026-00052 fire alarm Cogent Electric
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2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 1545 Sycamore St
Owner: NIX··· 🔒
Pulling additional permit for water heater per Mechanical inspector request. ADJ… Shelby Mechanical llc.
2026-10-01 General Construction — 2121 Cass Ave
Owner: OLY··· 🔒
CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL 1 OF 2 METRO ELEVATOR CO INC
2026-10-01 Electrical — 3984 Commonwealth St, #2A
Owner: 398··· 🔒
3984 COMMONWEALTH MEGA WERKS
2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 1208 Woodward Ave
Owner: WOO··· 🔒
Gas Piping Limbach
2026-10-01 General Construction $3,719,945 7850 E Jefferson Ave Revision to BLD2025-00680 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans… 33 HVAC systems New installation —
2026-10-01 General Construction $8,500 14943 Evanston St Alteration —
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 17812 Hull St
Owner: DET··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER # 789339 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-01 General Construction $12,608 8107 Piedmont St Alteration —
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 5762 Somerset Ave
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER # 789882 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-01 General Construction $16,000 7481 Abington Ave Alteration —
2026-10-01 General Construction $1,200 4135 Courville St Alteration —
2026-10-01 Solar $1,835 18226 Pinehurst St Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… solar Solar PV —
2026-10-01 General Construction $21,681 3902 Chatsworth St Alteration —
2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 10047 Sorrento St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
FURNACE AND AC INSTALLATION AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-10-01 General Construction $1,200 13900 Kentucky St CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN SUBJECT TO FIELD AP… residential —
2026-10-01 Electrical $12,899 130 Cadillac Sq
Owner: HAN··· 🔒
Change of Occupancy/Use and Interior Alterations (Flood Damage: Replace Electric… replacement —
2026-10-01 General Construction $2,000 4145 Iroquois St CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN SUBJECT TO FIELD AP… residential —
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 5401 Cass Ave
Owner: WAY··· 🔒
n single hydro elevator shaft, (shaft #1), provide and install a 3000 gph sump p… Emergency Drain and Plumbing
2026-10-01 General Construction $49,150 14530 Livernois Ave Remove and relocate (ATM), including infill and associated Site Work to code per… —
2026-10-01 General Construction $18,050 1210 Canton St Alteration —
2026-10-01 Roofing $69,450 3191 W Eight Mile
Owner: 319··· 🔒
Exterior renovations (replace roofing systems) per provided plan and documents. … replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 421 E Canfield St
Owner: WAY··· 🔒
n single hydro elevator shaft, (shaft #1), provide and install a 3000 gph sump p… Emergency Drain and Plumbing
2026-10-01 Electrical — 4260 4th St
Owner: 425··· 🔒
DTE temp service for construction —
2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 3752 Hogarth St
Owner: GIL··· 🔒
DUCTWORK CLEAR CHOICE HEATING & COOLING LLC
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 5928 Somerset Ave
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #779850 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-01 HVAC/Mech — 14945 Eastburn St
Owner: ARN··· 🔒
WATER HEATER REPLACE replacement HVAC replacement Alteam
2026-10-01 General Construction $4,000 16614 Monica St Alteration —
2026-10-01 General Construction $5,000 1720 Calvert St Alteration —
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 55 W Seven Mile
Owner: ARA··· 🔒
PLUMBING PERMIT CAPITAL PLUMBING LLC
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 14400 Abington Ave
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT - WORK ORDER # 650045 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 14317 Abington Ave
Owner: DOD··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT - WORK ORDER # 790651 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-01 Electrical — 301 Chandler St
Owner: QUI··· 🔒
301 CHANDLER MEGA WERKS
2026-10-01 General Construction $26,938 5282 Kensington Ave Alteration —
2026-10-01 Electrical — 14481 Alma St
Owner: GUB··· 🔒
Both homes will be wired up to NEC code as well as both services will be done up… Lauriesta's Electrical Service
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 2910 Riopelle St
Owner: B &··· 🔒
PLM APP G & L PLUMBING
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 18489 Parkside St
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
In back yard, excavate to expose existing sanitary sewer piping. Once exposed, r… line work replacement Emergency Drain and Plumbing
2026-10-01 Plumbing — 11850 Woodrow Wilson St
Owner: CAS··· 🔒
Plumbing installation of fixtures, water, waste/vent piping modifications —
2026-10-01 General Construction $45,000 3359 Waverly
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval) —
2026-10-01 Electrical — 1801 W Jefferson Ave
Owner: STA··· 🔒
GROUNDING FOR HARVEST FEST - (6)EA GENERATORS Conti LLC
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Recorded Project Teams

Businesses ranked by how many permit records on file name them. The first number counts every record on file; the number in parentheses counts only records dated in the last 90 days. Source-published contact details are available for 13 of 25 businesses below.

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Recorded business Records on file (last 90 days) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. RANDAZZO MECHANICAL 🔥 77 permits/30d Active 301 (283) HVAC - —
2. DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT… 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 189 (189) Plumbing - —
3. MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 122 (122) HVAC - —
4. DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT Active 55 (55) Plumbing - —
5. Precision Electric Company LLC 📞 Active 54 (52) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
6. AIR COMFORT PRO LLC 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 49 (47) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
7. A&H HVAC 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 46 (41) HVAC - —
8. Keith Electric 6 permits/30d Active 41 (26) Electrical - Website
9. FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 40 (40) HVAC - —
10. FAMILY HEATING CO., INC. 📞 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
11. SAMS & SONS ELECTRIC LLC 9 permits/30d Active 35 (34) Electrical - —
12. Anthony J Moore 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 34 (26) Plumbing - Website
13. Anthony e cook 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 33 (32) Plumbing - —
14. Hopper Electric LLC 1 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Electrical - Website
15. Major Contracting Group 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Plumbing - Website
16. HOME SERVICE CORP 📞 7 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
17. Foundation Systems of MI 7 permits/30d Active 26 (25) Plumbing - Website
18. 2nd Gen Plumbing LLC 7 permits/30d Active 19 (17) Plumbing - —
19. JERRY L JOHNSON 8 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Plumbing - —
20. LaDon C Baffield 5 permits/30d Active 18 (17) Plumbing - —
21. JENKINS CONTRACTING SERVICES INC. 📞 1 permits/30d Active 17 (17) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
22. Lighthouse Electrical Service 📞 3 permits/30d Active 16 (16) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
23. Tiger Pipe Services 1 permits/30d Active 16 (16) Plumbing - Website
24. Frank Collins Jr. 4 permits/30d Active 16 (15) Plumbing - —
25. Heaney Plumbing & Heating 📞 2 permits/30d Active 15 (15) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Detroit
Construction Activity in Detroit

New building permits in Detroit, Michigan show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Detroit Building Permits

Detroit, Michigan processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 12101+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-01 from official city sources.

Building permits in Detroit can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Detroit Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Detroit building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

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PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (pop. 620K).

Who appears in Detroit permit records?

The contractors most frequently represented in the available Detroit records include RANDAZZO MECHANICAL, DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…, MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO, DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT and Precision Electric Company LLC. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Detroit permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Detroit is dated 2026-10-01. Newest permit date: 2026-10-01. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Detroit permit records?

In the last 30 days, Detroit permitting activity covers 2,114 new building permits alongside 13,299 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in Detroit and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.

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How to look up Detroit building permits

Search recent Detroit, MI building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Detroit building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Detroit Permit Pulse.

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Historical analysis · 2026-06-17

Construction Permit Leads in Detroit: 2,819 Permits in 90 Days, Updated Daily (2026)

Historical market analysis and methodology for Detroit. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Detroit?

PermitGrab currently tracks 12101 building permits in Detroit, Michigan. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Contractors & subs
Recent Detroit contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Source-published business contacts are available for covered profiles.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Detroit provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Detroit renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
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