Detroit Building Permits & Project Research

14,947 indexed permits · 521 contractor names in the last 90 days · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Active contractors 521
Newest permit 2026-11-03

PermitGrab tracks 14,947 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-11-03, including 521 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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14,947
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521
Contractor names (90 days)
759,990
Property Owners
2026-11-05
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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.

Shelby Mechanical llc.
2026-10-23
📍 920 Henry St
Plumbing
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Lighthouse Electrical Service
2026-10-23
📍 14265 Kilbourne Ave
Electrical
ANDY'S STATEWIDE
2026-10-23
📍 18028 Littlefield St
HVAC AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement
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Permit data through 2026-11-03
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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-24 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 2951 Central St
Owner: CEN··· 🔒
Installing a new 200 Amp Service 3 phase 200A New installation —
2026-10-24 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 4469 Beniteau St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
Home had a meter can inside, we removed WHITNEY HOLDINGS, LLC
2026-10-24 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 2299 Clairmount St
Owner: LAN··· 🔒
Wiring the house and install a new 100 amp service 100A New installation —
2026-10-24 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Repair
$20,945 1273 S Patricia St Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) as per documents. Subject to … —
2026-10-24 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$4,470 600 Clairepoint St Exterior alterations (3 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field… —
2026-10-24 New Construction
Source type: Accessory/Utility Structure
$35,000 1475 Longfellow St Exterior alterations as per documents. (Accessory Garage) Subject to Field Appro… —
2026-10-24 Other
Source type: Alter Revision
— 17149 Livernois Ave Revision to BLD2025-02908 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans… —
2026-10-24 Solar
Source type: Alteration
$10,000 2334 Buchanan St Install Rooftop Solar Panel System per plans. Subject to Field Approval. solar Solar PV —
2026-10-24 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 14307 Schaefer Hwy
Owner: ALO··· 🔒
insalling water heater standard Water heater VAUGHN'S PLUMBING
2026-10-24 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 19661 Algonac St
Owner: HIL··· 🔒
FURNACE, AC AND HWT INSTALLATION AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-10-24 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$15,000 14460 Dexter Ave Modifications to existing (Telecom Facility) per provided plans & documents. (Su… —
2026-10-24 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
$2,000 8937 Prevost St Interior alterations to replace 6 Floor Joists & sister any damaged Rim Joists t… —
2026-10-23 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 8101 Greenfield
Owner: C F··· 🔒
Commercial chiller upgrade RCI Electric
2026-10-23 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 21415 Plymouth Rd
Owner: DET··· 🔒
New building electrical outfit. New installation New construction Triangle Electric Company
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 920 Henry St
Owner: DIF··· 🔒
Plumbing Shelby Mechanical llc.
2026-10-23 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 4001 W McNichols Rd
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
Gas piping to 18 units 18 HVAC systems Shelby Mechanical llc.
2026-10-23 Electrical
Source type: Generator Permit
— 14265 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
Generac 18kW Standby Generator System Lighthouse Electrical Service
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 4001 W McNichols Rd
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
Underground, rough, and finish plumbing ×2 Shelby Mechanical llc.
2026-10-23 Electrical
Source type: Generator Permit
— 16633 Robson St
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
18kW Standby Generator Lighthouse Electrical Service
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-23 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 18028 Littlefield St
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
furnace and a/c and humidifier replacement AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement ×3 ANDY'S STATEWIDE
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-23 Electrical
Source type: Generator Permit
— 1570 Balmoral Ave
Owner: WEL··· 🔒
Install 28kW standby generator with 200amp Automatic Transfer Switch. 200A New installation TOPKAT ELECTRIC LLC
2026-10-23 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$4,000 19131 Monica St Exterior renovations (roofing) per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2026-10-23 Interior Renovation
Source type: Change of Occupancy/Use
$85,000 950 Selden St Tenant Build-Out of 4,825 sq ft Suite 140 to establish Office Occupancy/Use to C… —
2026-10-23 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$16,500 17674 Fenton St Remove & replace (12) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$36,000 18423 Ashton Ave Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval) —
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 9583 Grandmont Ave
Owner: ARN··· 🔒
SEWER REPAIR line work Major Contracting Group
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Residential Rehab
$10,000 7550 E Robinwood St Interior/Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) residential —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Change of Use
$1,500 19801 W McNichols Rd Change of use form a hair salon to an office as per documents. (Subject to field… —
2026-10-23 Addition $150,000 3930 Cabot St Addition and Reduction in occupancy to establish a One-family dwelling per docum… —
2026-10-23 Other
Source type: Alter Revision
$30,001 1643 Belvidere St Revision from BLD2022-01951 INORDER TO CARRY OVER COST AND SCOPE OF REPAIR CHANG… —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Residential Rehab
$80,000 4151 Dickerson St Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval) residential —
2026-10-23 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$10,800 15480 Edmore Dr
Owner: ABR··· 🔒
Exterior renovations (roofing) per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$2,000 4069 Dodge St Construct a 12’L x 24’W 2nd fl. Rear porch per plans. (Subject to Field Approval… —
2026-10-23 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$3,709 2900 Waverly
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-10-23 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$31,500 9353 Littlefield St Exterior alterations (26 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel… —
2026-10-23 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 2445 Concord St
Owner: TIN··· 🔒
circuits+lights for 2 units 2 HVAC systems IB Electric Inc
2026-10-23 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 631 Dix Ave
Owner: H &··· 🔒
200 amp service 200A —
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 5938 Lakepointe St
Owner: LAR··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #779211 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 5939 Lakepointe St
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #779209 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 5109 Devonshire Rd
Owner: MER··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #797982 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 5202 Devonshire Rd
Owner: SF ··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #797298 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 17469 Maine St
Owner: DOR··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #801074 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-23 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$13,600 5775 Bishop St Exterior alterations (23 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel… —
2026-10-23 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$1,889 19375 Marlowe St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-10-23 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 600 E Lafayette Ave
Owner: BLU··· 🔒
Add 5 and relocating 19 sprinkler heads to new wall and ceiling layout. sprinkler New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-23 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$4,979 18001 Sussex St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$30,000 10909 Grand River Ave Alterations & Site Work at existing Retail bldg to Code per plans. Subject to Fi… —
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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 14,947+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-03 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.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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

Who appears in Detroit permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,947 building permits in Detroit. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 759,990 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Detroit permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Detroit is dated 2026-11-03. Newest permit date: 2026-11-03. 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 14,947 indexed permits. 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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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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Historical analysis · 2026-06-21

Code Violation Leads in Detroit: 5,815 Open Cases a Quarter (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 14,947 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?

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How can contractors find construction leads in Detroit?

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Contractors & subs
Recent Detroit contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Detroit provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
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, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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