Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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11,804 indexed permits · 12,748 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Newest permit 2026-09-25

PermitGrab tracks 11,804 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-09-25. 12,748 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-28.

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2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 19301 Cooley St Cooley
Owner: HER··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 General Construction — 15336 Asbury Park
Owner: DAN··· 🔒
Alteration —
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 18623 Griggs St Griggs
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
FURNACE, A/C, HUMIDIFIER RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-06-29 Roofing — 19130 Justine St Justine
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
Installing 56' basement waterproofing, replacing existing sump pump with new uni… Foundation Systems of MI
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 19770 Chesterfield Rd Chesterfield
Owner: HUG··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 19340 Saint Aubin St Saint Aubin
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 Plumbing — 7434 Quinn St Quinn
Owner: AYU··· 🔒
BBPP-Phase II-CC - DWSD - HOLD FOR PICKUP Anthony e cook
2026-06-29 Fire Protection — 1098 Woodward Ave Woodward
Owner: 100··· 🔒
Install (18) smoke detectors for elevator landings, (1) smoke detectors and (5) … Gardner Fire Alarm Inc
2026-06-29 Electrical — 13216 Caldwell St Caldwell
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
DWSD grounding services only Alex #262–693–7290 Keith Electric
2026-06-29 Solar — 6418 Julian St Julian
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
Roof mount solar panel installation - 11 PV modules and 11 microinverters solar New installation STEFANIE LYN TULL
2026-06-29 Electrical — 1335 Nicolet Pl Nicolet
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
Removed original meter bank system that was connected to an existing 400Amp main… 400A New installation Hopper Electric LLC
2026-06-29 Plumbing — 4667 Devonshire Rd Devonshire
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
CONVERSION TUB TO SHOWER. REPLACING DRAIN AND VALVES. DRAIN TO STAY IN CURENT LO… Baths for Less LLC
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 4381 Grayton St Grayton
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 Electrical — 1353 Nicolet Pl Nicolet
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
Removed existing 100Amp sub-panel and installed new 100Amp sub-panel. 100A New installation Hopper Electric LLC
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 16003 Hemlock St Hemlock
Owner: PHI··· 🔒
FURNACE AND AC INSTALLATION AC, furnace New installation A&H HVAC
2026-06-29 Solar — 8120 E Jefferson Ave Jefferson
Owner: FAR··· 🔒
BOILER - CITY *18074 / NB *5142 NO.2 LEFT HAND BOILER REPLACED 1-3" BOILER TUBE,… KAREN FOSTER-FLISNIK
2026-06-29 Electrical — 8941 W Jefferson Ave Jefferson
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
8941 W JEFFERSON LJ INC.
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 9950 Asbury Park Asbury
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
HEATING MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 Windows/Doors — 4384 Grayton St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-06-29 General Construction — 14444 E Forest Ave Alterations (Basement Bracing) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-29 Windows/Doors — 19341 Greenlawn St Greenlawn Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-29 General Construction — 19146 Sherwood St Alteration —
2026-06-29 Windows/Doors — 25727 W Outer Dr
Owner: STE··· 🔒
Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-06-29 General Construction — 18081 Prest St Bonner (313) 272-4709 —
2026-06-29 General Construction — 18822 Russell St, #1 Alteration —
2026-06-29 Roofing — 20220 Hamburg St Install interior waterproofing system per plan and documents. (Subject to field … —
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 2400 S Electric St Electric
Owner: PET··· 🔒
REFRIG MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 16847 Steel St Steel
Owner: MCP··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 Electrical — 1357 Nicolet Pl Nicolet
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
Removed existing 100Amp sub-panel and installed new 100Amp sub-panel. 100A New installation Hopper Electric LLC
2026-06-29 Electrical — 16890 Prairie St Prairie
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Complete re wire and 2 -200a services 200A E-SPACES LLC.
2026-06-29 Electrical — 4345 E Outer Dr Outer
Owner: ALD··· 🔒
MINISPLIT, NEW CIRCUIT RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-06-29 Electrical — 9950 Asbury Park Asbury
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
RECONNECT MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 21270 Margareta St Margareta
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 5301 Russell St Russell
Owner: COU··· 🔒
disconnect & reconnect Mechanical Equipment DoubleJack Electric
2026-06-29 Electrical — 1401 Broadway St Broadway
Owner: YMC··· 🔒
CITY# 11742 REMOVAL OF PIPING, OIL AND PUMPING UNIT AND CONTROLLER. REMOVAL OF E… SCHINDLER ELEVATOR
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2026-06-29 Electrical — 1369 Nicolet Pl Nicolet
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
Removed existing 100Amp sub-panel and installed new 100Amp sub-panel. 100A New installation Hopper Electric LLC
2026-06-29 Electrical — 1355 Nicolet Pl Nicolet
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
Removed existing 100Amp sub-panel and installed new 100Amp sub-panel. 100A New installation Hopper Electric LLC
2026-06-29 Fire Protection — 660 Woodward Ave Woodward
Owner: 660··· 🔒
Modification of existing fire alarm system fire alarm LABELLE ELECTRIC
2026-06-29 General Construction $6,512 14006 Houston Whittier Ave Houston Whittier Change of Occupancy/Use to Restaurant (Carry-Out) & alterations to Code per plan… —
2026-06-29 Plumbing — 625 Field St, Apt 203 Field
Owner: THE··· 🔒
(AARON APTS) ANYTIME PLUMBING INC (2019 PLM)
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 18623 Griggs St Griggs
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
A/C RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-06-29 Electrical — 1371 Nicolet Pl Nicolet
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
Removed existing 100Amp sub-panel and installed new 100Amp sub-panel. 100A New installation Hopper Electric LLC
2026-06-29 Plumbing — 6450 STERLING Sterling
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
Plumbing Permit DETROIT PIPING GROUP MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 19386 Dwyer St Dwyer
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 Electrical — 1361 Nicolet Pl Nicolet
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
Removed existing 100Amp sub-panel and installed new 100Amp sub-panel. Installed … 100A New installation Hopper Electric LLC
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 8571 Appoline Ave Appoline
Owner: DYE··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 5050 3 Mile Dr 3 Mile
Owner: LUM··· 🔒
MEC APP JOE'S FAMILY
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 3491 Fairview St Fairview
Owner: PER··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 HVAC/Mech — 13490 Anglin St Anglin
Owner: TOD··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-06-29 Plumbing — 14560 Coram St Coram
Owner: GOO··· 🔒
BBPP-Phase II-CC - DWSD - HOLD FOR PICKUP Anthony e cook
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Permit Types in Detroit
Alteration
5,028 44.1%
Mechanical Permit
1,810 15.9%
Plumbing Permit
1,767 15.5%
Electrical Permit
1,713 15.0%
Residential Rehab
377 3.3%
Alter Revision
187 1.6%
Change of Use
143 1.3%
New
142 1.2%
Fire Alarm Permit
113 1.0%
Change of Occupancy/Use
113 1.0%
Construction Activity in Detroit

New building permits in Detroit, Michigan show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Detroit Building Permits

Detroit, Michigan processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 11804+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-25 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Detroit permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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

Who appears in Detroit permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 11,804 building permits in Detroit. 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 2026-09-25. Newest permit date: 2026-09-25. 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?

Detroit permit activity covers 11,804 indexed permits alongside 12,748 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.

How to look up Detroit building permits

Search recent Detroit, MI building permits by address, 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, 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Detroit?

PermitGrab currently tracks 11804 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.

How fresh is the Detroit permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Detroit?

Contractors can research Detroit activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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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.
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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