Detroit Building Permits & Project Research

15,201 indexed permits · 525 contractor names in the last 90 days · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Active contractors 525
Newest permit 2026-11-05

PermitGrab tracks 15,201 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-11-05, including 525 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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15,201
Indexed Permits
525
Contractor names (90 days)
759,990
Property Owners
2026-11-06
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-05
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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-05

15,201 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-12 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
6015 Lenox St Lenox Exterior renovations per provided documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2026-03-12 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Rehab
20018 Bentler St Bentler Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-03-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
10557 Beaconsfield St Beaconsfield Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Separate perm… —
2026-03-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
17820 Riopelle St Riopelle Interior/Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-12 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
20145 Kentucky St Kentucky Alterations (Basement Bracing) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-12 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
16203 Greenlawn St Greenlawn Exterior alterations (17-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-11 Roofing
Source type: Other
17330 Birwood St Birwood Exterior alterations (replacing roof and Gutters) as per documents. (Subject to … Re-roof —
2026-03-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
9981 Abington Ave Abington Interior and exterior renovations per provided documents. (Subject to field appr… —
2026-03-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
4428 Commonwealth St Commonwealth Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-03-11 Fire Protection
Source type: Alteration
2545 Bagley St Bagley Modifications to fire alarm system per provided plans and documents. (Subject to… fire alarm —
2026-03-11 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
14840 Lannette St Lannette Exterior alterations (ROOF/GUTTERS) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Rehab
679 Blaine St Blaine Interior and exterior renovations per provided documents. (Subject to field appr… —
2026-03-11 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
1714 W Grand Blvd Grand (AKA 1716 W. Grand Blvd.) Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per documents. … —
2026-03-11 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
4604 Lillibridge St Lillibridge Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Sepa… —
2026-03-11 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
22101 Moross Rd Moross Interior / exterior alterations as per documents. (Demo the existing parking lot… —
2026-03-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
4367 Haverhill St Haverhill Exterior renovations (window) per provided documents. (Subject to field approval… —
2026-03-11 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
19934 Gilchrist St Gilchrist Exterior alterations (replacing roof and Gutters) as per documents. (Subject to … Re-roof —
2026-03-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
8150 La Salle Blvd La Salle Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-03-11 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
5760 Trenton St Trenton Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
1533 Cadillac Blvd Cadillac Interior alterations on the 1st Floor Tenant Office Suites 104, 105, & 106 to Co… —
2026-03-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
19351 Freeland St Freeland Interior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Separate perm… —
2026-03-10 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
4717 Bedford St Bedford Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2026-03-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
1820 Canton St Canton Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Separate perm… —
2026-03-10 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
18304 Wisconsin St Wisconsin Exterior renovations (windows/door) per provided documents. (Subject to field ap… —
2026-03-10 HVAC
Source type: Residential Rehab
11367 Mettetal St Mettetal Replace gutters and downspouts per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-03-10 General Construction
Source type: Change of Use
12605 Wyoming St Wyoming CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN SUBJECT TO FIELD AP… residential —
2026-03-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
2032 Pine St Pine Exterior & interior repairs to Code in Unit 2032 only per plans. Subject to Fiel… —
2026-03-10 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Rehab
17303 Littlefield St Littlefield Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-03-10 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
18676 Codding St Codding Exterior alterations (replacing roof and Gutter repair) as per documents. (Subje… Roof repair —
2026-03-10 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
18420 Ohio St Ohio Exterior alterations (18 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel… —
2026-03-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
16606 Pierson St Pierson Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Sepa… —
2026-03-10 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
18220 Ohio St Ohio Alterations (Basement Waterproof) per documents. (Separate Trade Permit for Sump… —
2026-03-10 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
20010 Coventry St Coventry Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per provided documents. (Subject to field… —
2026-03-10 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
2709 Wabash St Wabash Exterior alterations (replacing gutters/ Fascia) as per documents. (Subject to F… —
2026-03-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
19430 Archer St Archer Exterior alterations (DOOR) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
14903 Eastburn St Eastburn Exterior alterations (front porch) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-09 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
9927 Cheyenne St Cheyenne Exterior alterations (Roof/gutters) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-09 Structural
Source type: Alteration
11036 E Eight Mile Eight Mile Concrete repairs to interior Beams and Columns & Masonry repairs to the exterior… —
2026-03-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
17170 Archdale St Archdale Interior and exterior renovations per provided documents. (Subject to field appr… —
2026-03-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Rehab
5751 Lawndale St, Apt 1 Lawndale Exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2026-03-09 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
407 E Grand Blvd Grand SCOPE OF WORK: Exterior Alterations and Site Work (Replace cement path at perime… —
2026-03-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
14290 Glenfield Ave Glenfield Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per documents. (Subject to field approval… —
2026-03-09 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
8052 E Morrow Cir Morrow Install (15) vinyl replacement windows replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-03-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
1201 Woodward Ave Woodward Interior alterations in the 5th Floor Tenant Office Suite to Code per plans. Sub… —
2026-03-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
19502 Hickory St Hickory Interior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-03-09 General Construction
Source type: Change of Use
3609 Hunt St Hunt CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN (HRD-NBP PROJECT) S… residential —
2026-03-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
23410 Fenkell St Fenkell Interior alterations to provide ADA Restrooms to Code per plans. Subject to Fiel… —
2026-03-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
19231 Hawthorne St Hawthorne Construct a 40 ’L x 30 ’W Garage on new rat wall per document. (Separate trades … —
2026-03-09 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
13940 Tireman Ave Tireman (AKA 8063 Decatur) Modifications to existing Telecom Facility per provided plans… —
2026-03-09 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
14466 Mayfield St Mayfield Exterior alterations (replacing roof and Gutters) as per documents. (Subject to … Re-roof —
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Permit Types in Detroit
Construction Activity in Detroit

New building permits in Detroit, Michigan show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Detroit Building Permits

Detroit, Michigan processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 15,201+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-05 from official city sources.

Building permits in Detroit can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Detroit Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Detroit building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (pop. 620K).

Who appears in Detroit permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 15,201 building permits in Detroit. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 759,990 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Detroit permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Detroit is dated 2026-11-05. Newest permit date: 2026-11-05. 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 15,201 indexed permits. 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.

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How to look up Detroit building permits

Search recent Detroit, MI building permits by address, contractor, 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 and the most active contractors, 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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Historical analysis · 2026-06-21

Code Violation Leads in Detroit: 5,815 Open Cases a Quarter (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 15,201 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 find leads in Detroit by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a public record includes them; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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Detroit permit & owner data, by use case

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Contractors & subs
Recent Detroit contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Detroit provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
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, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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