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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2025-08-18 Windows/Doors 5530 Ridgewood St Ridgewood Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-18 Roofing 4669 Montclair St Montclair Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-08-18 General Construction 2850 W Grand Blvd Grand Temporary Permit for erection of a Stationary Crane to Code per plans. Subject t…
2025-08-18 Electrical 14410 Meyers Rd Meyers Installation of new Diesel Generator in & Site Work to Code per plans. Subject t…
2025-08-18 Roofing 8041 Bryden St Bryden Exterior alterations (ROOF) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-18 Roofing 10413 Duprey St Duprey Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per provided documents. (Subject to field…
2025-08-18 Fire Protection 4401 Conner St Conner Alteration to an existing Fire Alarm System (Install a new Cellular Communicator… fire alarm
2025-08-18 General Construction 11055 Longview St Longview Interior/Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-18 General Construction 1314 Holden St Holden Change of Occupancy/Use to Standard Restaurant w/ Onsite Consumption/Micro-brewe… 3,305 sf
2025-08-18 Roofing 1567 Cadillac Blvd Cadillac Scope of Work (Roof Shingles), as per submitted Plans and Documents. Subject to … shingle
2025-08-18 Roofing 15736 Ashton Rd Ashton Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-18 Windows/Doors 13887 Carlisle St Carlisle Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-18 Roofing 20555 Sunderland Rd Sunderland Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-08-18 HVAC/Mech 7318 Abington Ave Abington Install (3) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents.(Subject to field a… replacement HVAC replacement
2025-08-18 HVAC/Mech 18065 Parkside St Parkside Install (41) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field… replacement HVAC replacement
2025-08-18 General Construction 2648 W Grand Blvd Grand Per DHDC 24-00399, Exterior & interior alterations to Code per plans. Subject to…
2025-08-18 Roofing 3011 S Dartmouth Dartmouth Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2025-08-18 HVAC/Mech 15000 Harper Ave Harper Change of Occupancy/Use to Art Studio in a 1,728 sq ft Ground Floor Tenant space… 1,728 roof sf
2025-08-17 General Construction 7322 W Chicago St Chicago Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-17 General Construction 15819 Tuller St Tuller Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2025-08-15 Structural 108 E Forest Ave Forest 108 E. Forest. Permit to establish (1) One Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Condominium …
2025-08-15 Structural 112 E Forest Ave Forest 112 E. Forest. Permit to establish (1) One Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Condominium …
2025-08-15 Roofing 19330 Northrop St Northrop Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-15 Solar 14675 Collingham Dr Collingham Install Rooftop Solar Panel System & Main Panel upgrade to Code per plans. Subje… solar Solar PV
2025-08-15 Fence 3801 Glendale St Glendale Per HDC2025-00533, Erect new Aluminum Fence & Gate to Code per plans. Subject to…
2025-08-15 Demolition 12726 Broadstreet Ave Broadstreet Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. Subject to Field Approval. Separ…
2025-08-15 HVAC/Mech 16530 E Warren Ave Warren Revision to BLD2025-00263 for Interior alterations to construct Tenant Partition…
2025-08-15 General Construction 4001 W McNichols Rd McNichols Interior alterations of the Titan Club Suite to Code per plans. Subject to Field…
2025-08-15 General Construction 4758 Sturtevant St Sturtevant Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) per documents & (HDC25-00297)…
2025-08-15 Structural 4651 John R St John R 4651 John R. Permit to establish (1) 4 Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath Townhouse (Uni…
2025-08-15 General Construction 4574 French Rd French Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2025-08-15 HVAC/Mech 13323 Livernois Ave Livernois Change of Occupancy/Use (tenant build-out) to establish a Tobacco Retail Store (…
2025-08-15 Electrical 570 Clinton St Clinton Exterior alterations (removal of existing Pre-Cast Panels on the South elevation…
2025-08-15 Structural 4645 John R St John R 4645 John R. Permit to establish (1) 4 Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath Townhouse (Uni…
2025-08-15 General Construction 1201 Woodward Ave Woodward Interior alterations (Molina Healthcare Project) as per plans. Subject to field …
2025-08-15 General Construction 600 E Warren Ave Warren Exterior alterations (remove and re-pour SE entrance stairs) as per construction…
2025-08-15 Windows/Doors 7609 Woodward Ave Woodward window replacement (Total 9) Replace doorwall (Total 1) per document (Subject to…
2025-08-15 Structural 4671 John R St John R 4671 John R. Permit to establish (1) One Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Condominium (U…
2025-08-15 Structural 4665 John R St John R 4665 John R. Permit to establish (1) One Story, 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Condominium (U…
2025-08-15 General Construction 18990 Joann St Joann Interior renovations per provided documents.(Subject to field approval.) * Separ…
2025-08-15 General Construction 6892 Edward Edward Interior and exterior renovations per provided documents.(Subject to field appro…
2025-08-15 Roofing 8328 Sirron St Sirron Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-15 Structural 4659 John R St John R 4659 John R. Permit to establish (1) 4 Story, 2 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath Townhouse (Uni…
2025-08-14 Windows/Doors 20211 Rosemont Ave Rosemont Exterior alterations (Egress windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.…
2025-08-14 General Construction 18279 Ferguson St Ferguson Exterior alterations per documents (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-14 Fire Protection 16810 Joy Rd Joy Interior alterations (installation of a fire alarm) as per plans. Subject to fie… fire alarm
2025-08-14 General Construction 3923 Harold St Harold Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2025-08-14 Windows/Doors 16151 Kentfield St Kentfield Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-14 Windows/Doors 15510 Marlowe St Marlowe Exterior alterations (4 windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2025-08-14 Roofing 2527 W Hancock St Hancock Scope of Work (Flat Roof), as per submitted Plans and Documents. AKA 2535 W HANC… flat
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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.

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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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