Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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

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Detroit building permits — key stats
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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Permit data through 2026-09-25

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2026-06-24 Electrical — 13716 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: RAY··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
2026-06-24 Windows/Doors — 1947 Orleans St, #11 Exterior alterations (window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field A… —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 1725 Butternut St Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 7341 Edward
Owner: NOY··· 🔒
Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 1110 Lawndale St Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 8276 Patton St Patton Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) as per documents. (Separate t… —
2026-06-24 Signage — 7850 Gratiot Ave Gratiot Interior Alterations (New Hood) ONLY, as per submitted Plans and Documents. Any … —
2026-06-24 Roofing — 10227 Cardoni St Cardoni SCOPE OF WORK: Exterior Alterations (Roof, Attic Expansion, Windows), as per sub… —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 16038 Rossini Dr
Owner: SIM··· 🔒
Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 17160 Chandler Park Dr
Owner: COL··· 🔒
Alteration —
2026-06-24 HVAC/Mech — 2467 Cass Ave Cass
Owner: SOR··· 🔒
Rehab of 4 story building with basement - 24 units with common area 24 HVAC systems Parker-Arntz Plumbing & Heating
2026-06-24 HVAC/Mech — 3691 Lincoln St Lincoln
Owner: 370··· 🔒
MEC G & G PLUMBING & MECHANICAL INC
2026-06-24 Electrical — 4852 W Outer Dr Outer
Owner: MAD··· 🔒
Install two circuits and ground swimming pool Banks Electric, LLC
2026-06-24 Electrical — 17370 Meyers Rd Meyers
Owner: LEW··· 🔒
Electrical work for senior/aged living space next to 2 other residential buildin… EDGEWOOD ELECTRIC
2026-06-24 Electrical — 17515 Parkside St Parkside
Owner: JAS··· 🔒
ELE BILLY MATHIAS OBENG
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 12863 Caldwell St Caldwell
Owner: SAL··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #752264 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 2915 Dickerson St Dickerson
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
Sewer repair in yard. line work 2nd Gen Plumbing LLC
2026-06-24 Electrical — 4081 W Euclid St Euclid
Owner: AWZ··· 🔒
ELE BILLY MATHIAS OBENG
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 1523 E Nevada St Nevada
Owner: MCG··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #747422 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-06-24 HVAC/Mech — 2467 Cass Ave Cass
Owner: SOR··· 🔒
Rehab of 4 story building with basement. 24 apartments and common area. Parker-Arntz Plumbing & Heating
2026-06-24 HVAC/Mech — 1191 Virginia Park St Virginia Park
Owner: CUN··· 🔒
HTG DETROIT FURNACE CO
2026-06-24 HVAC/Mech — 9567 Ward St Ward
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK INSTALLATION New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 2424 Puritan St Puritan
Owner: KID··· 🔒
Add on to existing permit drinking fountain Corduan R Osburn
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 16709 Harlow St Harlow
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER # 739329 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-06-24 Electrical — 24296 Chippewa St Chippewa
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
(1) Dedicated Single Outlet PATRICK T GLOWACKI
2026-06-24 Demolition — 19715 Shrewsbury Rd Exterior alterations (17 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel… —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 4030 Fullerton St Interior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval) —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 17142 Woodingham Dr Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 9375 Sanilac St Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 13247 Bloom St Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 7777 Helen St Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 19330 Orleans St Exterior renovations (front porch) per provided plans and documents. (Subject to… —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 575 Lodge Dr Alteration —
2026-06-24 Roofing — 2015 Burnside St Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-24 Roofing — 9624 Prest St EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (Roof Replacements), as per submitted Plans and Documents. … —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 18051 Binder St Alteration —
2026-06-24 General Construction — 2450 S Beatrice St Revision to BLD2025-01913 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans… —
2026-06-24 Roofing — 24296 Chippewa St Install interior waterproofing system per plan & documents. (Subject to field ap… —
2026-06-24 Windows/Doors — 491 Philip St Exterior alterations (15-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-24 General Construction $1,301 1057 Parker St Parker Interior/Exterior alterations per documents & (HDC26-00251) (Subject to Field Ap… —
2026-06-24 Electrical — 8547 W Vernor Hwy Vernor
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
Temp service J. SIMON & SONS
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 14125 Saint Marys St Saint Marys
Owner: GIB··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #630616 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 13415 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: BAL··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER # 723236 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 13730 Livernois Ave Livernois
Owner: M C··· 🔒
N/A FRANK CLARK
2026-06-24 General Construction — 10825 Roxbury St Alteration —
2026-06-24 HVAC/Mech — 3690 Trumbull St Trumbull
Owner: 370··· 🔒
MECHANICAL G & G PLUMBING & MECHANICAL INC
2026-06-24 HVAC/Mech — 1494 Bewick St Bewick
Owner: K4K··· 🔒
MECHANICAL PERMIT CODY WELSHONS
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 13426 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: SAL··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #752403 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-06-24 Plumbing — 14135 Saint Marys St Saint Marys
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #630617 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-06-24 Electrical — 17600 Livernois Ave Livernois
Owner: WEL··· 🔒
Modifications to AT&T wireless tower antennas and radios Mastec Network Solutions, LLC.
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Permit Types in Detroit
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.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Detroit — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; contact fields appear only where published or matched. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Detroit permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity.
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