Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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11,818 indexed permits · 12,830 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-26

PermitGrab tracks 11,818 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-09-26. 12,830 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-28.

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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-09-26

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2026-06-11 Plumbing — 1582 Belvidere St Belvidere
Owner: TUE··· 🔒
Rough & finish plumbing work for full gut renovation of existing structure Jennifer Sanchez
2026-06-11 Electrical — 2930 E Grand Blvd Grand
Owner: MAN··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL JET ELECTRIC CO.
2026-06-11 Solar — 2585 Grove St Grove
Owner: DET··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF A NEW HOT WATER HEATING PLANT (BOILERS (2 OF 2)) TO SERVE THE HE… R.W. Mead & Sons, Inc.
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — 3750 Gratiot Ave Gratiot
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
REFRIG Michael Almerbena
2026-06-11 Windows/Doors — 20209 Stotter St Exterior alterations (2-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — 12731 Monte Vista St Monte Vista
Owner: WAR··· 🔒
Install 3ton AC (new-rear) 3 tons AC New installation ×2 Family Heating Co. Inc.
2026-06-11 Fire Protection — 777 Woodward Ave Woodward
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
Adding and relocating notification devices for tenant improvement project on 9th… Michael McCrum
2026-06-11 Plumbing — 2587 Highland St Highland
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #747372 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-06-11 General Construction — 18491 Pelkey St Alteration —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — 8627 Edgewood Ave Edgewood
Owner: PUR··· 🔒
HEATING AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Windows/Doors — 12805 La Salle Blvd Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-11 Roofing — 5794 Eastlawn St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2026-06-11 General Construction — 4400 Kensington Ave Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. … —
2026-06-11 General Construction — 6084 Beniteau St Alteration —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — 9155 Grayton St Grayton
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
MEC APP DAVID SOSNOWSKI
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — 3868 Lillibridge St Lillibridge
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
HEATING AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Roofing — 10909 Edlie Cir
Owner: CRA··· 🔒
Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-06-11 Plumbing — 2586 Highland St Highland
Owner: JON··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #747371 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-06-11 General Construction — 13109 Wade St Alteration —
2026-06-11 Electrical — 19101 Evergreen Rd Evergreen
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
CITY# 9643 CVD17561/F29549/NEW CAB PANELS. OTIS ELEVATOR
2026-06-11 Electrical — 4401 Rosa Parks Blvd Rosa Parks
Owner: 440··· 🔒
NEW INSTALLATION OTIS ELEVATOR
2026-06-11 Solar — 8082 Lyford St Lyford
Owner: BUT··· 🔒
REMOVAL OF OLD BOILER WITH NEW REPLACEMENT AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Plumbing — 6910 Dix St Dix
Owner: DIX··· 🔒
Replace backflow device for irrigation system replacement Birmingham Plumbing Co.
2026-06-11 Electrical — 18555 Edinborough Rd Edinborough
Owner: NAS··· 🔒
New lights and service Private Paradise Ponds & Water…
2026-06-11 Solar — 8081 Dubay St Dubay
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
REMOVAL OF OLD BOILER WITH NEW REPLACEMENT AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Fire Protection — 3910 W Fort St Fort
Owner: DIB··· 🔒
Relocate new fire sprinklers in the renovated office areas. sprinkler New installation HVAC installation Denali Fire Protection
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — 18935 Mendota St Mendota
Owner: WAR··· 🔒
HEATING AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Windows/Doors — 17390 Indiana St Exterior alterations (2-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-11 Electrical — 18880 Bretton Dr Bretton
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
update service to 150 amp 150A J L HOME INSTALLATION, LLC
2026-06-11 Windows/Doors — 19199 Littlefield St Exterior alterations (1-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-11 General Construction $2,895 4138 Lincoln St Lincoln Interior / Exterior alterations per document & & (HDC23-8524) (Subject to Field … —
2026-06-11 Roofing — 3202 S Electric St Exterior alterations (replacing Garage roof and Siding repair) as per documents.… —
2026-06-11 Solar — 2585 Grove St Grove
Owner: DET··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF A NEW HOT WATER HEATING PLANT (BOILERS (1 OF 2)) TO SERVE THE HE… R.W. Mead & Sons, Inc.
2026-06-11 Electrical — 3767 Clairmount St Clairmount
Owner: BER··· 🔒
1 hour inspection J L HOME INSTALLATION, LLC
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $2,051 81 Erskine St Erskine SCOPE OF WORK: Expansion of Occupancy/Use; Interior Alterations ONLY, as per sub… —
2026-06-11 Electrical — 6077 Vermont St Vermont
Owner: NES··· 🔒
New Wiring Private Paradise Ponds & Water…
2026-06-11 General Construction — 1681 Waverly St Waverly Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Separate perm… —
2026-06-11 Roofing $3,327 1312 Seward St Seward Alterations to clarify Roof Deck & associated Egress components to Code per plan… —
2026-06-11 Roofing — 17371 Annchester Rd Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-06-11 General Construction — 20196 Klinger St Alteration —
2026-06-11 General Construction — 12963 Grayfield St Alteration —
2026-06-11 Solar — 8093 Elgin St Elgin
Owner: FRE··· 🔒
REMOVAL OF OLD BOILER WITH NEW REPLACEMENT AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Windows/Doors — 1601 S Annabelle St Exterior alterations (2-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-06-11 General Construction — 7500 Dolphin St Exterior alterations Porch as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — 14646 Roselawn St Roselawn CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN WITH TWO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES FOR… —
2026-06-11 General Construction — 6624 McDonald St Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — 9075 Prairie St Prairie
Owner: TAT··· 🔒
HEATING AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Electrical — 19101 Evergreen Rd Evergreen
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
CITY# 9644 CVD17561/F29550/NEW CAB PANELS. OTIS ELEVATOR
2026-06-11 Electrical — 3496 Burns St Burns
Owner: THE··· 🔒
New Wire Private Paradise Ponds & Water…
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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 11818+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-27 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 11,818 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 2026-09-26. Newest permit date: 2026-09-27. 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 11,818 indexed permits alongside 12,830 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 11818 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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