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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2026-09-08 General Construction $35,000 13208 Klinger St Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-09-08 General Construction $2,988 14070 Glenwood St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $7,280 4345 E Outer Dr
Owner: ALD··· 🔒
Interior renovations/repairs per provided documents. (Subject to field approval.…
2026-09-08 General Construction 13013 Longview St Exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2026-09-08 General Construction $57,000 9005 N Martindale St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $3,500 4616 Audubon Rd Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $4,970 18000 Santa Barbara Dr Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $10,000 10345 W Eight Mile
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
Interior alterations to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval.
2026-09-08 General Construction $15,000 15800 Tireman St Modifications to existing Telecom Facility (Cell Tower) per provided plans and d…
2026-09-08 General Construction $119,950 3494 Harvard Rd
Owner: PET··· 🔒
Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.
2026-09-08 General Construction $3,500 18474 Pennington Ave Alteration
2026-09-08 Solar $29,164 15652 Rossini Dr
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Subject to Fi… solar Solar PV
2026-09-08 Windows/Doors $6,299 6164 Oldtown St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-09-08 Windows/Doors $4,405 309 Melbourne St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-09-08 General Construction $20,000 17541 Lahser Rd Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $2,500 17126 Santa Barbara Dr Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $11,580 7449 Hanover St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $12,000 17865 Strasburg St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $12,500 1547 Montclair St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $55,710 15301 Mansfield St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $3,500 2457 Burnside St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $15,790 15525 Eaton St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $150,000 8633 Michigan Ave
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
Per BZA Grant #33-25 & #11-24, Add Additional Occupancy/Use of Tenant Retail (2)… 4,100 roof sf New installation
2026-09-08 Windows/Doors $8,000 18681 Albion St INTERIOR (Kitchen, Bath) AND EXTERIOR (Windows, Siding) ALTERATIONS, as per subm…
2026-09-08 General Construction $18,000 14601 Riverside Blvd
Owner: HOW··· 🔒
Construct new covered Storage & Kayak Storage areas to Code per plans. Subject t…
2026-09-08 General Construction $22,833 1400 Coplin St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $16,495 18803 Carrie St Alteration
2026-09-08 Solar $18,000 2299 Pingree St Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… solar Solar PV
2026-09-08 General Construction $15,000 8850 Mason Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-09-08 General Construction $7,863 5767 Newport St Construct new frame rear porch per provided plan & documents. (Subject to field …
2026-09-08 General Construction $10,620 16601 Ferguson St Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $15,823 19168 Grandville Ave Alteration
2026-09-08 General Construction $22,000 22639 Frisbee St Alteration
2026-09-08 Plumbing 14511 Saint Marys St
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #634936 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-09-08 Electrical 14243 Cloverlawn St
Owner: VER··· 🔒
RECONNECT MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 15239 Linville St
Owner: OUT··· 🔒
Mechanical Permit Neil Parkes
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 16110 Ferguson St
Owner: ELL··· 🔒
REFRIG MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 2231 E Willis St
Owner: STE··· 🔒
HEATING FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE
2026-09-08 Windows/Doors 1 Woodward Ave
Owner: OTI··· 🔒
CITY# 7945 UPGRADE THE DOOR OPERATOR C20126 / CVD17011 OTIS ELEVATOR CO
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 9045 Fielding St
Owner: JUI··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
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2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 2915 John R St, Apt 304
Owner: HAG··· 🔒
#304 (REFRIG) FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE
2026-09-08 General Construction 2850 W Grand Blvd
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
U1HG46 NEW INSTALLATION OTIS ELEVATOR
2026-09-08 Electrical 7650 Melville St
Owner: B W··· 🔒
ele J & J ELECTRIC INC.
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 15835 Rosemont Ave
Owner: DAR··· 🔒
REFRIG MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 5000 Conner St
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
Replace AC system. AC replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-08 Plumbing 3705 Maxwell St
Owner: CRA··· 🔒
Clean and inspect private lateral sewer. Repair or replace private lateral sewer… line work replacement Five Star Energy Services
2026-09-08 Electrical 1941 Springwells St
Owner: HIL··· 🔒
make yp air and hood plus interlock system MATTHEW IBRAHIM
2026-09-08 Electrical 6142 Commonwealth St
Owner: AYE··· 🔒
RECONNECT FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 18214 Beaverland St
Owner: WHI··· 🔒
A/C AC RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 19155 Gallagher St
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
FURNACE RECONNECT RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
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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
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