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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Permit data through 2026-09-19

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2025-09-06 General Construction 16230 Ridge Rd Ridge Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-06 Fire Protection 9189 Cadieux Rd Cadieux Install Fire Alarm System to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. fire alarm
2025-09-05 General Construction 138 Hazelwood St Hazelwood Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-05 Roofing 19223 Tireman St Tireman SCOPE OF WORK: Exterior Alterations (Roof) ONLY. NO Additional Story approved in…
2025-09-05 Fence 1524 Vinewood St Vinewood Per HDC2025-00453, Repaving & striping Parking Lot & erect Wrought Iron Fence & …
2025-09-05 Fire Protection 660 Woodward Ave Woodward Install new Fire Alarm System to Code in Tenant Suite 7 (Chick-Fil-A) per plans.… fire alarm
2025-09-05 HVAC/Mech 478 Conner St Conner Install (13) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field… replacement HVAC replacement
2025-09-05 Roofing 7803 Senator St Senator Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-05 General Construction 4559 Pacific St Pacific Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Sepa…
2025-09-05 General Construction 5002 Maplewood St, Apt 1 Maplewood Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-05 General Construction 4 E Alexandrine St Alexandrine Revision to BLD2024-01859 to Code per plans.(Change of Occupancy/Use to Retail &…
2025-09-05 Roofing 4414 W Outer Dr Outer Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-05 Windows/Doors 16102 Greenview Ave Greenview Scope of Work (Windows), as per submitted Documents. No Lead/LHR, or other hazar…
2025-09-05 General Construction 2001 15th St 15th
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
Interior Alterations to create Catering Kitchen and Supporting Areas for future …
2025-09-05 General Construction 8531 Colfax St Colfax Exterior alterations and Fire damage per documents (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-05 Roofing 20025 Wisconsin St Wisconsin Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-05 Roofing 15260 Novara St Novara Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as…
2025-09-05 General Construction 5555 Conner St Conner Interior alterations/repairs due to Water Damage to Code per plans. Subject to F…
2025-09-05 General Construction 3756 Whitney St Whitney Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2025-09-05 General Construction 10407 American St American Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2025-09-05 Roofing 8094 Kentucky St Kentucky Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per provided documents. (Subject to field…
2025-09-05 Roofing 17172 Santa Barbara Dr Santa Barbara Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-05 HVAC/Mech 16843 Fielding St Fielding Install (1) vinyl replacement window per provided documents. (Subject to field a… replacement HVAC replacement
2025-09-04 Solar 3816 Seneca St Seneca Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Separate trad… solar Solar PV
2025-09-04 Roofing 15764 Mansfield St Mansfield Exterior alterations (replacing roof) per attached document (Subject to Field Ap…
2025-09-04 General Construction 1151 Holden St Holden
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
Interior alterations on portions of the 3rd Floor to Code per plans. Subject to …
2025-09-04 General Construction 4780 Belvidere St Belvidere Exterior renovations (Front Porch), as per submitted Plans and Documents. Subjec…
2025-09-04 Windows/Doors 6017 Eastlawn St Eastlawn Exterior alterations (WINDOWS) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-04 Windows/Doors 19351 Bretton Dr Bretton Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-04 General Construction 13531 Santa Rosa Dr Santa Rosa Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2025-09-04 Roofing 18504 Anglin St Anglin Exterior alterations (ROOF/GUTTERS) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-04 Roofing 3134 E Lafayette St Lafayette Remove & replace Roof & select Trim, & reattach Gutters & Downspouts to Code per… replacement
2025-09-04 Electrical 2799 W Grand Blvd Grand Alterations to install a second Generator to an existing system on Level 1 per p…
2025-09-04 General Construction 4218 W Buena Vista St Buena Vista Exterior renovations (Porch) per documents & (HDC25-00588) (Subject to Field App…
2025-09-04 HVAC/Mech 16585 Westbrook St Westbrook Exterior alterations (windows) per document. Install (14) vinyl replacement wind… replacement HVAC replacement
2025-09-03 Windows/Doors 18603 Ohio St Ohio Exterior renovations (entry doors) per provided documents. (Subject to field app…
2025-09-03 Structural 4655 John R St John R 4655 John R. Permit to establish (1) 4 Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath Townhouse (Uni…
2025-09-03 Solar 12840 Longacre St Longacre Install Rooftop Solar Panel System per plans. Subject to Field Approval. Separat… solar Solar PV
2025-09-03 HVAC/Mech 28 W Adams Ave, Ste 1200 Adams
Owner: 28 ··· 🔒
Interior alterations on the 11th & 12th Floor Tenant Office spaces to Code per p…
2025-09-03 Roofing 20134 Orleans St Orleans Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-03 Windows/Doors 19953 Stoepel St Stoepel Install Rear Exterior Entry Door with Storm Door on existing opening. Exterior a…
2025-09-03 Structural 4661 John R St John R 4661 John R. Permit to establish (1) 4 Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath Townhouse (Uni…
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 2945 Lothrop St Lothrop Exterior renovations (front porch & roofing) per documents. (Subject to field ap…
2025-09-03 Roofing 1404 Gratiot Ave Gratiot Exterior alterations (i.e.: replacement of existing roof top antennas & componen… replacement HVAC replacement
2025-09-03 Roofing 3115 E Nevada St Nevada Exterior renovations (roofing) per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2025-09-03 Roofing 19184 Saint Marys St Saint Marys Exterior alterations (ROOF/GUTTERS) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-03 Windows/Doors 5285 Bishop St Bishop Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-09-03 Roofing 13627 Birwood St Birwood Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-09-03 General Construction 6171 W Vernor Hwy Vernor Interior alterations to Code for future ATM area per plans. Subject to Field App…
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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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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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