Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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11,189 indexed permits · 12,748 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-19

PermitGrab tracks 11,189 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-09-19. 12,748 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-28.

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12,748
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2026-09-20
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2026-09-11 General Construction $8,776 2526 S Bassett St Alteration
2026-09-11 Roofing $12,000 11737 Evanston St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-09-11 General Construction $190,000 991 Harper Ave Alterations to Parking Lot (existing accessory to 6051 Hastings, not on same lot…
2026-09-11 General Construction $6,000 19146 Sherwood St Revision to RES2026-02193 to reflect the amended scope of work and cost. (see RE…
2026-09-11 Windows/Doors $4,700 18140 San Juan Dr Exterior alterations (3-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-09-11 General Construction $2,890 16567 Oakfield St Alteration
2026-09-11 General Construction $36,909 5075 Lakeview St Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-09-11 Roofing $5,000 2210 Algonquin St Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-09-11 General Construction $15,091 11851 Patton St Alteration
2026-09-11 General Construction $12,000 4061 Carter St Exterior alterations as per documents. Subject to Field Approval
2026-09-11 Windows/Doors $3,635 18660 Syracuse St Exterior alterations (3-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-09-11 General Construction $9,910 12101 Griggs St Alteration
2026-09-11 Windows/Doors $12,000 8120 E Jefferson Ave, Apt 1E Exterior Window Replacement Only. No Structural Changes. Subject to Field Approv…
2026-09-11 General Construction $9,000 5274 Bewick St Alteration
2026-09-11 Windows/Doors $14,500 551 E Euclid St Exterior alterations (17-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech 11440 N Martindale St
Owner: EVA··· 🔒
install h20 tank 40 gal New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-09-10 Plumbing 16830 Lindsay St
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSION CALHOUNS PLUMBING
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2026-09-10 Electrical 10565 Grand River Ave
Owner: HOM··· 🔒
Wiring for new warehouse HE BRIGHT
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech 15774 Riverdale Ave
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
INSTALL FURNACE 60,000 BTU 60,000 BTU furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech 20044 San Juan Dr
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
Chimney Liner/Bath Fan/Kitchen Exhaust/Gas Line Detroit Furnace
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech 20036 Packard St
Owner: HOP··· 🔒
install h20 40 gal New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech 18136 Snowden St
Owner: GIL··· 🔒
Chimney Liner Detroit Furnace
2026-09-10 Plumbing 8133 Kercheval St
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
Existing plumbing locations will remain in the same locations. We are updating t… tony's Quality Plumbing
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2026-09-10 Plumbing 14353 Saint Marys St
Owner: MAH··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #634829 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-09-10 Plumbing 14566 Heyden St
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #781315 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech 5243 Lakeview St
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
5243 LAKEVIEW MICHAEL K BOMER
2026-09-10 Plumbing 1509 Atkinson St
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #776195 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech 6171 W Vernor Hwy
Owner: 617··· 🔒
Supply and install HVAC equipment for new construction. New installation HVAC installation Air King
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech 313 Park Ave, Apt 647
Owner: CCA··· 🔒
HWC Replacement replacement HVAC replacement K.T.Group, Inc
2026-09-10 Plumbing 19320 Avon Ave
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #781506 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-09-10 Plumbing 3654 Baldwin St
Owner: OYS··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #766281 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-09-10 Plumbing 17533 W Seven Mile
Owner: YEU··· 🔒
1-water heater 1-mop sink 2- water closet 2-laboratory 1-kitchen sink drain line… standard Water heater
2026-09-10 Plumbing 1615 Belvidere St
Owner: GWH··· 🔒
New house New installation New construction
2026-09-10 Plumbing 14111 Saint Marys St
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #629607 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-09-10 Roofing $11,875 9330 Mendota St Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per provided documents. (Subject to field…
2026-09-10 General Construction $19,893 17515 Cherrylawn St Alteration
2026-09-10 Plumbing 19321 Avon Ave
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #781515 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-09-10 Fire Protection $38,000 13395 Maiden St Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) as per documents. Subject to …
2026-09-10 Windows/Doors $15,379 300 Ashland St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-09-10 Solar $3,057 336 Drexel St Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… solar Solar PV
2026-09-10 General Construction $11,602 19366 Northrop St Alteration
2026-09-10 Windows/Doors $4,896 19226 Hawthorne St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-09-10 General Construction $25,774 14838 Holmur St Alteration
2026-09-10 Windows/Doors $5,400 20154 Hubbell St INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (Basement Egress Window, Window Well, possible…
2026-09-10 General Construction $10,161 14467 Bringard Dr
Owner: BAK··· 🔒
Alteration
2026-09-10 General Construction $3,900 6620 McDonald St Alteration
2026-09-10 Windows/Doors $2,280 6703 Brimson St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-09-10 Solar 2048 14th St
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
1-LOCHINVAR SWR200N LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. solar Solar PV PARKER-ARNTZ PLUMBING & HEATING
2026-09-10 Demolition $24,245 3934 Eldridge Ave Interior/Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) "No Le…
2026-09-10 General Construction $16,506 17186 Wisconsin St Alteration
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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 11189+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-19 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 11,189 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 2026-09-19. Newest permit date: 2026-09-19. 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 11,189 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 11189 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

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