Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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11,807 indexed permits · 12,748 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-26

PermitGrab tracks 11,807 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-09-26. 12,748 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-28.

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Permit data through 2026-09-26

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2025-08-20 Roofing — 13000 Visger St Visger Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-08-20 Roofing — 3533 S Annabelle St Annabelle Exterior renovations (roofing) per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-08-20 Windows/Doors — 5063 Casmere St Casmere Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-08-20 Roofing — 11395 Whitcomb St Whitcomb Exterior alterations (ROOF/GUTTERS) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 14911 Eastburn St Eastburn Construct 22 'x 19' One Story detached Garage on existing Foundation to Code per… —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 18703 Kentucky St Kentucky Install (3) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field … replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 14907 Forrer St Forrer Remove & replace (3) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-20 Windows/Doors — 2041 Beard St Beard Exterior alterations (rear-door) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-08-20 Battery Storage — 100 Walker St Walker Exterior alterations (Installation of an outdoor Battery Energy Storage System) … battery Battery storage —
2025-08-20 General Construction — 6714 Piedmont St Piedmont Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 4457 Kensington Ave Kensington Remove & replace (14) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-20 General Construction — 14286 Ardmore St Ardmore Exterior renovations per provided documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-08-20 Windows/Doors — 8219 E Morrow Cir Morrow Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-08-20 Fire Protection — 1610 Algonquin St Algonquin Install new Fire Alarm System throughout to Code per plans. Subject to Field App… fire alarm —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 9300 W Jefferson Ave Jefferson Installation of a Belt Conveyor at GLWA WRRF Pump Station No. 1 Rack and Grit Bu… New installation HVAC installation —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 780 Aberton Ave Aberton Remove & replace (4) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-20 General Construction — 2923 Tuxedo St Tuxedo Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-08-20 General Construction — 14361 Sussex St Sussex Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-08-20 Roofing — 8243 Rosemont Ave Rosemont Scope of Work (Roof), as per submitted Documents. City of Detroit HRD SEHR Progr… —
2025-08-20 General Construction — 14960 Faust Ave Faust Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) per documents (Separate trade… —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 15644 Collingham Dr Collingham Remove & replace Front Porch in existing footprint to Code per plans. Subject to… replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-20 Electrical — 4201 Saint Antoine St Saint Antoine Electrical alterations to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval, separate Tr… —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 1731 Fischer Ave Fischer Construct New 2 Story, 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Single-Family Dwelling w/ Basement & detac… New installation HVAC installation —
2025-08-20 Roofing — 5775 Hereford St Hereford Scope of Work (Roof), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Approval. —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 16267 Harper Ave Harper (AKA 16315 Harper) Modifications to existing Telecom Facility per provided plans… —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 3295 Oakman Blvd Oakman Install (1) vinyl replacement window per provided documents. (Subject to field a… replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-20 General Construction — 9765 Sanilac St Sanilac Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) per documents (Separate trade… —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 1723 Fischer Ave Fischer Construct New 2 Story, 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Single-Family Dwelling w/ Basement & detac… New installation HVAC installation —
2025-08-20 Windows/Doors — 13024 Simms St Simms Scope of Work (Entry Door), as per submitted Plans and Documents. Subject to Fie… —
2025-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 18410 Kentucky St Kentucky Install (1) vinyl replacement window per provided documents. (Subject to field a… replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 General Construction — 19928 Avon Ave Avon Scope of Work (Interior Alterations - Floor Joist Repair), as per submitted Docu… —
2025-08-19 Windows/Doors — 7458 Pilgrim St Pilgrim Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-08-19 Windows/Doors — 2130 S Bassett St Bassett Exterior alterations (windows/door) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 15034 Collingham Dr Collingham Install (9) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field … replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 19712 Asbury Park Asbury Remove & replace (9) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 General Construction — 2514 Beals St Beals Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-08-19 Roofing — 6201 Neff Ave Neff Interior Waterproofing per plans. Subject to Field Approval. Separate Trade Perm… —
2025-08-19 Fire Protection — 9751 Quincy St Quincy Interior fire repairs per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 14309 Rutherford St Rutherford Remove & replace (8) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 General Construction — 269 Winder St Winder Scope of Work (Interior ONLY - Tenant Upfit: Day Care), as per submitted Plans a… —
2025-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 22673 N Kane St Kane Remove & replace (10) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 General Construction — 18341 Van Dyke St Van Dyke Change of Occupancy/Use to Private Club (Motorcyle Club) to Code per plans. Subj… —
2025-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 18237 Steel St Steel Install (4) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field … replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 Roofing — 9050 Dawes St Dawes Remove & replace Roof (Dwelling only) to Code per documents. Subject to Field Ap… replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 14679 Forrer St Forrer Remove & replace (4 lv) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 6293 W Outer Dr Outer Install (7) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field … replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-08-19 General Construction — 14008 Sorrento St Sorrento Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) per documents (Separate trade… —
2025-08-19 Roofing — 16550 La Salle Ave La Salle Rafter repair and new roofing per documents. (Subject to field approval.) New installation Roof repair —
2025-08-19 Roofing — 9373 Whitcomb St Whitcomb Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-08-19 Windows/Doors — 4205 Balfour Rd Balfour Scope of Work (Windows), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Approval. —
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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 11807+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-26 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 11,807 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 2026-09-26. Newest permit date: 2026-09-26. 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 11,807 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 11807 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

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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