Detroit Building Permits & Contractor Leads

8,658 indexed permits · 488 active contractors · 7,439 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,648
Total permit value (90d) $2,717,141
Active contractors 488
Newest permit 2026-08-05

PermitGrab tracks 488 active contractors who pulled 8,658 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-08-05. Live tracking of 7,439 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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Detroit building permit activity

Contractors pulled 1,546 building permits in Detroit over the last 30 days — down 11.7% from the prior 30 days, with $1,339,461 in declared project value across the 370 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,648 permits worth $2,717,141.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. RANDAZZO MECHANICAL — 292 permits
  2. DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT CONTRACT — 189 permits
  3. FLAME FURNACE — 143 permits
  4. MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO — 122 permits
  5. ANDY'S STATEWIDE — 86 permits
  6. DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT — 55 permits
  7. Precision Electric Company LLC — 54 permits
  8. AIR COMFORT PRO LLC — 48 permits
  9. A&H HVAC — 43 permits
  10. Keith Electric — 41 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 48235 — 270 permits
  • 48221 — 268 permits
  • 48228 — 221 permits
  • 48224 — 213 permits
  • 48206 — 212 permits
Biggest project this month
$168,192 · New · 1326 Saint Antoine St
8,658
Indexed Permits
488
Active Contractors
7,439
Code Violations
743,647
Property Owners
99
Verified Phones
2026-08-06
Last Updated
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Detroit had 1546 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 367 hvac, 329 electrical and 324 general construction. The average project value is $3,620.

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8,658 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-09-03 Roofing 2945 Lothrop St Lothrop Exterior renovations (front porch & roofing) per documents. (Subject to field ap…
2025-09-03 Structural 4667 John R St John R 4667 John R. Permit to establish 3 Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Townhouse (Unit K) p…
2025-09-03 Roofing 14625 Glastonbury Ave Glastonbury Interior and exterior waterproofing system (below grade) per documents. (Subject…
2025-09-02 Fire Protection 1500 E Euclid St Euclid Installation of a Fire Alarm System per plans. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 18933 Cherrylawn St Cherrylawn Remove & replace (2) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 General Construction 16515 Ohio St Ohio REVISION TO BLD2025-00864 TO SHOW TRUE SCOPE OF WORK ((Alterations (Due to Fire …
2025-09-02 Windows/Doors 10700 Whitehill St Whitehill Exterior alterations (windows) per document. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 5010 Avery St Avery Remove & replace (3) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 4331 Virginia Park St Virginia Park Remove & replace (2) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 24760 W Seven Mile Seven Mile Removal of select area of pavement and restoration of Greenspace to Code per pla…
2025-09-02 Roofing 1719 E Grand Blvd Grand Remove & replace Roof to Code per documents. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 3250 Waverly Waverly Remove & replace (7) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 Fire Protection 1600 E Euclid St Euclid Install a new Fire Alarm System to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval.
2025-09-02 Windows/Doors 17330 Dresden St Dresden Exterior alterations (Installation of windows) as per plans. Subject to field ap…
2025-09-02 Solar 11440 N Martindale St Martindale Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Separate trades permits… solar solar_pv
2025-09-02 General Construction 22001 W Eight Mile Eight Mile Change of Occupancy/Use to establish a Motor Vehicle Filling Station w/ Carry-Ou…
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 16875 Normandy St Normandy Remove & replace (10) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 Roofing 19968 Five Points St Five Points Scope of Work (Crawl Space Waterproofing), as per submitted Plans and Documents.…
2025-09-02 Roofing 19204 Lamont St Lamont Scope of Work (Roof), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Approval.
2025-09-02 Roofing 8300 Burt Rd Burt Scope of Work (Waterproofing/Sump), as per submitted Plans and Documents. Per DW…
2025-09-02 Roofing 17375 Quincy St Quincy Retroactive Permit for the replacement of the Roof to Code (work performed in 20… replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 14634 Mack Ave Mack Revision to BLD2025-01370 to Code per plans. (Interior Alterations in existing 3… 3,066 roof sf
2025-09-02 Roofing 9300 Heyden St Heyden Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-02 Roofing 5770 Drexel St, #2 Drexel Scope of Work (Waterproofing/Sump Pump), as per submitted Plans and Documents. O…
2025-09-02 General Construction 7058 Milton St Milton Exterior renovations (front porch) per provided documents. (Subject to field app…
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 5986 Huber St Huber Remove & replace (13) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 9169 Falcon St Falcon Remove & replace (2) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 Electrical 8597 Southfield Service Drive Southfield Service Drive Installation of Diesel Generator, associated Concrete Pad, & Fence to Code per p… new
2025-09-02 General Construction 8757 W Lafayette Blvd Lafayette Interior/Exterior alterations per document. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-02 General Construction 16192 Robson St Robson Interior / exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Se…
2025-09-02 General Construction 10300 Dexter Ave Dexter Change of Occupancy/Use to Laundromat in a 3,090 sq ft portion only to Code per … 3,090 sf
2025-09-02 Roofing 15110 Glastonbury Ave Glastonbury Exterior renovations (roofing) per (HDC2025-00580) & documents. (Subject to fiel…
2025-09-02 Roofing 9029 Patton St Patton Scope of Work (Roof, Gutters), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Appr…
2025-09-02 Electrical 5730 Caniff St Caniff Installation of Diesel Generator, associated Concrete Pad, & Fence to Code per p… new
2025-09-02 General Construction 2020 Elmhurst St Elmhurst Exterior & interior alterations/repairs to Code per plans. Subject to Field Appr…
2025-09-02 HVAC/Mech 14519 Rutland St Rutland Remove & replace (4) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement hvac_replacement
2025-09-02 General Construction 8757 W Lafayette Blvd Lafayette A.K.A. 8755 W Lafayette Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Ap…
2025-09-02 General Construction 1943 Ewald Cir Ewald Exterior & interior alterations/repairs to Code per plans. Subject to Field Appr…
2025-09-02 Windows/Doors 9624 W Parkway St Parkway Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-02 Roofing 8487 Plainview Ave Plainview Scope of Work (Waterproofing/Sump Pump, per submitted Plans and Documents. Per D…
2025-09-01 General Construction 18614 Fenkell St Fenkell 18600 Fenkell Legal. Interior alterations to Code per plans. Subject to Field Ap…
2025-09-01 Solar 13321 Victoria Park Dr Victoria Park Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Separate trades permits… solar solar_pv
2025-09-01 HVAC/Mech 1463 Fischer Ave Fischer Construct New 2 Story, 4 Bed/3.5 Bath Single-Family Dwelling w/ Basement & 20’ x… new hvac_installation
2025-08-30 Roofing 12100 E Outer Dr Outer Alterations (Basement Waterproof) per documents. (Separate Trade Permit for Sump…
2025-08-30 Solar 2522 Lawndale St Lawndale Install Rooftop Solar Panel System per plans. Subject to Field Approval. Separat… solar solar_pv
2025-08-30 General Construction 5737 Cadieux Rd Cadieux Exterior renovations per provided documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2025-08-29 General Construction 9040 W Jefferson Ave Jefferson Construct New SFE Pump Building to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. Se… new_construction
2025-08-29 Roofing 19611 Spencer St Spencer Interior Waterproofing to Code per documents. Subject to Field Approval. Separat…
2025-08-29 General Construction 17335 Parkside St Parkside Exterior alterations (PORCHES) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-29 HVAC/Mech 4408 Avery St Avery Remove and replace (20) windows per documents. (Subject to field approval.) replacement hvac_replacement
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 7 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. RANDAZZO MECHANICAL 🔥 93 permits/30d Active 292 (292) HVAC - Verifying…
2. DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT… 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 189 (189) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. FLAME FURNACE 📞 🔥 71 permits/30d Active 169 (169) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
4. MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 122 (122) HVAC - Verifying…
5. ANDY'S STATEWIDE 📞 🔥 28 permits/30d Active 86 (86) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
6. DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT Active 55 (55) Plumbing - Verifying…
7. Precision Electric Company LLC 📞 4 permits/30d Active 54 (54) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
8. AIR COMFORT PRO LLC 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 48 (48) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
9. A&H HVAC 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 43 (39) HVAC - Verifying…
10. Keith Electric 7 permits/30d Active 41 (30) Electrical - Verifying…
11. FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 40 (40) HVAC - Verifying…
12. FAMILY HEATING CO., INC. 📞 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
13. Anthony J Moore 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 34 (31) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
14. SAMS & SONS ELECTRIC LLC 7 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Electrical - Verifying…
15. Anthony e cook 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. Hopper Electric LLC 1 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
17. Major Contracting Group 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
18. HOME SERVICE CORP 📞 7 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
19. Air King 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 25 (24) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
20. Foundation Systems of MI 8 permits/30d Active 24 (24) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
21. 2nd Gen Plumbing LLC 7 permits/30d Active 19 (19) Plumbing - Verifying…
22. Jacqueline Kemp 7 permits/30d Active 19 (19) HVAC - Verifying…
23. JERRY L JOHNSON 9 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Plumbing - Verifying…
24. LaDon C Baffield 5 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Plumbing - Verifying…
25. JENKINS CONTRACTING SERVICES INC. 📞 2 permits/30d Active 17 (17) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Detroit
Construction Activity in Detroit

New building permits in Detroit, Michigan indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Detroit Building Permits

Detroit, Michigan processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 8658+ Detroit building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Detroit requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Detroit.

How Contractors Use Detroit Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Detroit use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Detroit building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Detroit electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Detroit open data portal.

Who appears in Detroit permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in Detroit right now include RANDAZZO MECHANICAL, DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…, FLAME FURNACE, MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO and ANDY'S STATEWIDE. PermitGrab tracks 488 active contractors across the metro. 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 2026-08-05. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Detroit right now?

In the last 30 days, Detroit permitting activity covers 1,546 new building permits alongside 7,439 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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7,439 open code violations in Detroit, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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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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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 8658 building permits in Detroit, Michigan. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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 find leads in Detroit by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Detroit permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Detroit = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Detroit GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Detroit addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Detroit are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Detroit renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Detroit permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Detroit mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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