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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2026-09-21
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Permit data through 2026-09-19

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2025-09-15 Demolition 2121 Cass Ave Cass
Owner: OLY··· 🔒
Phase I Partial Permit for Site Demolition, Underground Utilities, & Site Work o…
2025-09-15 General Construction 8245 Mansfield St Mansfield Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-14 HVAC/Mech 8237 Almont St Almont Scope of Work (Windows, Insulation), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Fiel…
2025-09-13 Roofing 5087 Garland St Garland Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2025-09-13 Fence 6717 Michigan Ave Michigan Remove and replace existing Concrete, repair exterior Stairs, and install a new …
2025-09-13 General Construction 669 W Canfield St Canfield Per HDC2025-00752, Change of Occupancy/Use to Multi-Family Dwelling (4 Units) & … 4 HVAC systems
2025-09-13 Roofing 12035 Olga St Olga Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2025-09-13 Roofing 624 Algonquin Algonquin Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2025-09-13 HVAC/Mech 5842 Barrett St Barrett Alterations (Basement Waterproof/Bracing) per documents. (Separate Trade Permit …
2025-09-13 Roofing 3515 Hurlbut St Hurlbut Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per provided documents. (Subject to field…
2025-09-12 Windows/Doors 14800 Pierson St Pierson Scope of Work (Roof, Doors, Windows, Siding), as per submitted Documents. Subjec…
2025-09-12 Windows/Doors 17578 Kentucky St Kentucky Exterior alterations (window replacement) as per documents. (Subject to Field Ap…
2025-09-12 General Construction 1189 Wheelock St Wheelock Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-12 General Construction 2977 Cadillac Blvd Cadillac Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2025-09-12 General Construction 13136 Washburn St Washburn Exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2025-09-12 Fire Protection 4201 Saint Antoine St Saint Antoine Modifications to existing Fire Alarm System per plans. (Subject to Field Approva… fire alarm
2025-09-12 Solar 16501 Mendota St Mendota Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Separate trad… solar Solar PV
2025-09-12 Roofing 1109 Iroquois St Iroquois Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per (HDC2025-00590) and documents. (subje…
2025-09-12 General Construction 19635 Caldwell St Caldwell Scope of Work (Extensive Interior Alterations, plus Exterior Siding and Paint), …
2025-09-12 Solar 7275 Navy St Navy Exterior alterations (9-Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Separate trades permi… solar Solar PV
2025-09-12 Roofing 14606 Mark Twain St Mark Twain Basement waterproofing: Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alterat…
2025-09-12 HVAC/Mech 3030 Taylor St Taylor Revise (RES2025-00335) to show changes in scope of work per provided documents. …
2025-09-12 Windows/Doors 4400 Saint Clair St Saint Clair Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-12 General Construction 19990 Roselawn St Roselawn Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-12 Pool/Spa 1 Woodward Ave Woodward Interior alterations at the 13th floor tenant space as per documents. (Subject t…
2025-09-12 General Construction 8916 Pinehurst St Pinehurst Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-12 Roofing 6151 Oldtown St Oldtown Exterior renovations (roofing) per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2025-09-12 Roofing 3303 Woodstock Dr Woodstock Install new Chimney Cap & Shingle repair in front of Dwelling only to Code per p… shingle New installation Roof repair
2025-09-12 Windows/Doors 4626 51st St 51st Exterior alterations (window replacement) as per documents. (Subject to Field Ap…
2025-09-12 Windows/Doors 17303 Dresden St Dresden Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-12 General Construction 3868 Casmere St, #1 Casmere Exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2025-09-12 Solar 9382 Cloverlawn St Cloverlawn Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Separate trades permits… solar Solar PV
2025-09-12 Roofing 9645 Everts St Everts Scope of Work (Roof), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Approval.
2025-09-11 General Construction 625 Field St Field Exterior, Interior, & Site Work to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval, se…
2025-09-11 Windows/Doors 2424 Helen St Helen Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-11 General Construction 9360 Cutler St Cutler
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2025-09-11 General Construction 13541 Evergreen Rd Evergreen Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Separate perm…
2025-09-11 Windows/Doors 5908 Lannoo St Lannoo Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-11 General Construction 998 Carmel St Carmel Interior and exterior repairs/renovations per provided documents. (Subject to fi…
2025-09-11 General Construction 18562 Saint Aubin St Saint Aubin Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) as per documents. (Separate t…
2025-09-11 General Construction 2725 W Boston Blvd Boston Per HDC2025-00642, Exterior & interior alterations to Code per documents. Subjec…
2025-09-11 General Construction 15487 Cheyenne St Cheyenne Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-11 Roofing 20033 Burt Rd Burt Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-11 General Construction 16252 Turner St Turner Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2025-09-11 Roofing 19232 Archer St Archer Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2025-09-11 General Construction 19794 Hubbell St Hubbell Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2025-09-11 Roofing 12034 Auburn St Auburn Scope of Work: Revision to RES2025-03391 - Exterior Alterations (Adding Garage R…
2025-09-11 General Construction 3990 John R St John R Interior alterations to Code in a portion of the 3rd Floor DMC HUH Brush RMD Hou…
2025-09-11 HVAC/Mech 16156 Rosemont Ave Rosemont Install (5) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field … replacement HVAC replacement
2025-09-11 General Construction 13151 Birwood St Birwood Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Sepa…
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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 lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

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)

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 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. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. 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. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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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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