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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2026-06-17 Electrical — 4830 Courville St Courville
Owner: VER··· 🔒
House Wiring daniel pitters
2026-06-17 Electrical — 130 W Grand Blvd Grand
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
Install batteries in cell tower cabinet to lithium ion. 1 inspection. Copeman Electric LLC
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech — 135 Hazelwood St Hazelwood
Owner: RUT··· 🔒
Installation of a new ac unit and removal of the old unit AC New installation Diversified Heating & Cooling
2026-06-17 Electrical — 5747 Lakepointe St Lakepointe
Owner: S&W··· 🔒
furnmace replacemnt ben franco obriot
2026-06-17 Plumbing — 19650 Joy Rd Joy
Owner: SAA··· 🔒
PLUMBING TCB PLUMBING
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech — 5747 Lakepointe St Lakepointe
Owner: S&W··· 🔒
furnace water heater furnace ben franco obriot
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech — 20477 Cheyenne St Cheyenne
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
New furnace and AC AC, furnace New installation Blackstone Cooperative
2026-06-17 Electrical — 15266 Carlisle St Carlisle
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
(1) Dedicated Single Outlet PATRICK T GLOWACKI
2026-06-17 Fire Protection — 10100 Grand River Ave Grand River
Owner: STR··· 🔒
Installation of New Fire Alarm fire alarm Radar Security Alarms
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech — 18140 Joy Rd Joy
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Installed Gas Detection. this is a add on to permit MEC2026-00154 Systemp Corporation
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech — 14649 Grandmont Ave Grandmont
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
MEC CHRIS TELLIS
2026-06-16 Plumbing — 4640 17th St 17th
Owner: KAY··· 🔒
Permit for fixtures for final inspection that were not included in permit PLM202… WaterWork LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 7924 E Lafayette St Lafayette
Owner: LAF··· 🔒
install circuits for sump in basement EXECUTIVE ELECTRIC
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2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 67 W Euclid St Euclid
Owner: PEO··· 🔒
a/c replacement replacement ×2 ANDY'S STATEWIDE
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 12908 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: SAL··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 13500 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 4332 Lakepointe St Lakepointe
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
a/c replacement replacement ANDY'S STATEWIDE
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2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 13140 La Salle Blvd La Salle
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
furnace and a/c and humidifier replacement AC, furnace replacement ×3 ANDY'S STATEWIDE
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 3873 Iroquois St Iroquois
Owner: BAN··· 🔒
2 recessed cans, 1 exhaust fan, 1 wall light, new 20 amp circuit, 15 amp circuit 20A New installation Tracy Buggs
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 18935 Mendota St Mendota
Owner: WAR··· 🔒
18935 MENDOTA AIR DOCTORS
2026-06-16 Electrical — 19255 Burlington Dr Burlington
Owner: GET··· 🔒
ELE APP Nationwide Electric
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 6077 Vermont St Vermont
Owner: NES··· 🔒
MECHANIC JENKINS CONTRACTING SERVICES INC.
2026-06-16 Electrical — 22610 W Seven Mile, Apt B1 Seven Mile
Owner: THE··· 🔒
22610 W 7 MILE APT 203 SAM & SON electric
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 12826 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: HIZ··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 10181 W Outer Dr Outer
Owner: MEA··· 🔒
AC ×2 FLAME FURNACE
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2026-06-16 Plumbing — 6400 Harper Ave Harper
Owner: VAS··· 🔒
Repair damaged domestic water service. line work Ultra Plumbing LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 12895 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: ALR··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 20851 Plymouth Rd Plymouth
Owner: FID··· 🔒
ADD B11 Stand-alone hood and B02 rein spection fee per inspector request BMU ELECTRIC
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2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 5286 Hereford St Hereford
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
install 80,000 BTIU furnace and 40 gallon water heater in 5286 Hereford St furnace New installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
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2026-06-16 Plumbing — 19915 Mansfield St Mansfield
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
Installed a customer supplied 40 Gallon water heater With new dielectric unions … standard replacement WaterWork LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 12849 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: DHA··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 13438 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: HUS··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 13439 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: CRO··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 12882 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: ZOK··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 4332 Lakepointe St Lakepointe
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
a/c install AC New installation ANDY'S STATEWIDE
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 12932 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: UDD··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 12894 Buffalo St Buffalo
Owner: SAL··· 🔒
Installation of the new grounding system per Project WS-738 requirement Precision Electric Company LLC
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2026-06-16 Electrical — 22610 W Seven Mile, Apt B1 Seven Mile
Owner: THE··· 🔒
22610 W 7 MILE APT B-4 sam & son electrict
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 365 Ashland St Ashland
Owner: PAP··· 🔒
AC RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-06-16 General Construction — 19400 Afton Rd
Owner: WAR··· 🔒
Alterations (Basement Foundation Wall and interior alterations in the basement.)… —
2026-06-16 General Construction — 5291 Chalmers St Alteration —
2026-06-16 Electrical — 12780 Kelly Rd Kelly
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Install batteries in cell tower cabinet to lithium ion. 1 inspection. Copeman Electric LLC
2026-06-16 Windows/Doors — 16531 Baylis St Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 7413 Churchill St Churchill
Owner: HUM··· 🔒
Furnace permit pull furnace Top Performance Service Group
2026-06-16 General Construction — 9343 Warwick St Alteration —
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 13525 Vassar Ave Vassar
Owner: COO··· 🔒
FURNACE, AC RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
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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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