Detroit Building Permits & Contractor Leads

8,530 indexed permits · 488 active contractors · 7,439 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,577
Total permit value (90d) $2,593,451
Active contractors 488
Newest permit 2026-08-02

PermitGrab tracks 488 active contractors who pulled 8,530 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-08-02. Live tracking of 7,439 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Detroit building permit activity

Contractors pulled 1,485 building permits in Detroit over the last 30 days — down 17.0% from the prior 30 days, with $1,307,019 in declared project value across the 337 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,577 permits worth $2,593,451.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. RANDAZZO MECHANICAL — 285 permits
  2. DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT CONTRACT — 189 permits
  3. FLAME FURNACE — 131 permits
  4. MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO — 116 permits
  5. ANDY'S STATEWIDE — 86 permits
  6. DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT — 55 permits
  7. Precision Electric Company LLC — 54 permits
  8. AIR COMFORT PRO LLC — 46 permits
  9. A&H HVAC — 42 permits
  10. Keith Electric — 41 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 48221 — 266 permits
  • 48235 — 265 permits
  • 48228 — 220 permits
  • 48224 — 205 permits
  • 48206 — 202 permits
Biggest project this month
$168,192 · New · 1326 Saint Antoine St
8,530
Indexed Permits
488
Active Contractors
7,439
Code Violations
743,647
Property Owners
99
Verified Phones
2026-08-03
Last Updated
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Detroit had 1485 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 344 hvac, 321 electrical and 279 general construction. The average project value is $3,878.

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8,530 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-23 General Construction 9389 Cascade St Alteration
2026-07-23 General Construction 9031 Vaughan St Alteration
2026-07-23 Plumbing 1120 W Baltimore St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
Water service line Benkari Mechanical LLC
2026-07-23 Roofing 14001 Linwood St Remove & replace Roof to Code per documents. Subject to Field Approval.
2026-07-23 General Construction 19235 Klinger St Alteration
2026-07-23 General Construction 10007 Hubbell St Alteration
2026-07-23 Electrical 14730 Harper Ave
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
new service IB Electric Inc
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 25 Cadillac Sq
Owner: MON··· 🔒
Install refrigeration Phoenix Refrigeration
2026-07-23 General Construction 4045 Oliver St Alteration
2026-07-23 Electrical 9851 Hamilton Ave
Owner: HAM··· 🔒
Electrical system for 1st floor and Basement residential units PETER J ALEXANDER
2026-07-23 General Construction 2505 S Bassett St Alteration
2026-07-23 General Construction 15538 Log Cabin St Interior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-07-23 Plumbing 420 W Grand Blvd
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
Sewer repair MOTOR CITY PLUMBING AND DRAIN
2026-07-23 Plumbing 6490 Abington Ave
Owner: BEV··· 🔒
Sewer repair MOTOR CITY PLUMBING AND DRAIN
2026-07-23 General Construction 6087 Comstock St Construct a Rear and 2nd fl. Addition per plans. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-07-23 Windows/Doors 14822 Mettetal St Exterior alterations (4 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field…
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech $1,633 100 Clairpointe Ave Building HVAC & Electrical upgrades to support Adding Additional Use of Cigar Ba…
2026-07-23 Pool/Spa $168,192 1326 Saint Antoine St Tenant Build-Out of 40,212 sq ft 1st Floor space only to establish Medical Offic…
2026-07-23 Solar 1563 Cortland St Exterior alterations (Ground Mount Solar Panels) as per documents. (Separate tra…
2026-07-23 Plumbing 5081 Lafontaine St
Owner: MCC··· 🔒
PLUMBING SANDY JENKINS
2026-07-23 General Construction 11426 Kelly Rd Modifications to existing (Telecom Facility/Cell Tower) per provided plans & doc…
2026-07-23 Roofing 19500 Argyle Cres Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as…
2026-07-23 General Construction 14890 Holmur St Alteration
2026-07-23 Windows/Doors 17490 Pontchartrain Blvd Exterior renovations (window) per provided documents. (Subject to field approval…
2026-07-23 Roofing 19344 Birwood St Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-07-23 General Construction 4814 Woodhall St Exterior restorations (brick veneer repair) per provided plans and documents. (S…
2026-07-23 General Construction 8703 Colfax St Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-07-23 Windows/Doors 20511 Sheffield Rd Exterior alterations (6-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-07-23 General Construction 6609 Firwood St Alteration
2026-07-23 General Construction $1,276 19330 Orleans St Exterior renovations (front porch) per provided plans and documents. (Subject to…
2026-07-23 Electrical 14668 Turner St
Owner: DEN··· 🔒
RESIDENCE - (1) VPLR HANDICAP RAMP NATIONWIDE LIFTS OF MICHIGAN
2026-07-23 Roofing 19695 Lumpkin St Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per documents. (Subject to field approval…
2026-07-23 Electrical 12379 Evanston St
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
RESIDENCE - (1) VPLR HANDICAP RAMP NATIONWIDE LIFTS OF MICHIGAN
2026-07-23 General Construction 8653 Carlin St Alteration
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 12601 Griggs St
Owner: 126··· 🔒
Replacement of (on) 100,00 btu/4-ton air conditioning and duct work. Minthone Washington
2026-07-23 General Construction 7386 Merkel Ave Construct Upper Addition to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval.
2026-07-23 General Construction 19375 Rosemont Ave Alteration
2026-07-23 General Construction 5924 Lodewyck St Alteration
2026-07-23 Plumbing 17875 Cardoni St
Owner: WIT··· 🔒
sewer repair Major Contracting Group
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 3240 Woodbridge St
Owner: 324··· 🔒
Install HVAC Equipment FIRAS S ASKAR
2026-07-23 General Construction 16766 Biltmore St Alteration
2026-07-23 Roofing 18115 Riopelle St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-07-23 Electrical 14955 Corbett Ave
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
100 amp service Keith Electric
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 17335 San Juan Dr
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
HTG ADD ON TO: MEC2026-02837 RICHARD GRZYWACZ
2026-07-22 Electrical 17181 Birchcrest Dr 17181 Birchcrest
Owner: GES··· 🔒
New Construction Senior Living Multi-Family Style Project Third Coast Electric Inc
2026-07-22 Electrical 17180 Oak Dr 17180 Oak
Owner: GES··· 🔒
Rehab of Existing Building Into Senior Living Units Third Coast Electric Inc
2026-07-22 Plumbing 19351 Freeland St 19351 Freeland
Owner: AUT··· 🔒
plastic shower pan replacement, water closet and lav GEORGE HAIRSTON
2026-07-22 General Construction 3121 E Nevada St 3121 Nevada Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-07-22 Electrical 19910 Livernois Ave 19910 Livernois
Owner: KAJ··· 🔒
ELE ALVONS ELECTRIC INC
2026-07-22 Plumbing 12820 Joy Rd 12820 Joy
Owner: 128··· 🔒
sink, toilet and hwt LaDon C Baffield
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 7 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. RANDAZZO MECHANICAL 🔥 86 permits/30d Active 285 (285) HVAC - Verifying…
2. DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT… 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 189 (189) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. FLAME FURNACE 📞 🔥 59 permits/30d Active 157 (157) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
4. MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO 🔥 38 permits/30d Active 116 (116) HVAC - Verifying…
5. ANDY'S STATEWIDE 📞 🔥 28 permits/30d Active 86 (86) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
6. DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 55 (55) Plumbing - Verifying…
7. Precision Electric Company LLC 📞 4 permits/30d Active 54 (54) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
8. AIR COMFORT PRO LLC 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 46 (46) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
9. A&H HVAC 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 42 (42) HVAC - Verifying…
10. Keith Electric 7 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Electrical - Verifying…
11. FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE 7 permits/30d Active 36 (36) HVAC - Verifying…
12. FAMILY HEATING CO., INC. 📞 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
13. Anthony J Moore 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
14. SAMS & SONS ELECTRIC LLC 8 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Electrical - Verifying…
15. Hopper Electric LLC 2 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
16. Anthony e cook 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Plumbing - Verifying…
17. Major Contracting Group 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
18. Air King 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 25 (25) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
19. HOME SERVICE CORP 📞 5 permits/30d Active 24 (24) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
20. Foundation Systems of MI 8 permits/30d Active 24 (24) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
21. 2nd Gen Plumbing LLC 7 permits/30d Active 19 (19) Plumbing - Verifying…
22. LaDon C Baffield 7 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Plumbing - Verifying…
23. JERRY L JOHNSON 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Plumbing - Verifying…
24. JENKINS CONTRACTING SERVICES INC. 📞 2 permits/30d Active 17 (17) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
25. Jacqueline Kemp 5 permits/30d Active 17 (17) HVAC - Verifying…

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Permit Types in Detroit
Construction Activity in Detroit

New building permits in Detroit, Michigan indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Detroit Building Permits

Detroit, Michigan processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 8530+ Detroit building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Detroit requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Detroit.

How Contractors Use Detroit Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Detroit use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Detroit building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Detroit electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Detroit open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Detroit this week?

The most active contractors filing in Detroit right now include RANDAZZO MECHANICAL, DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…, FLAME FURNACE, MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO and ANDY'S STATEWIDE. PermitGrab tracks 488 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Detroit permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Detroit is dated 2026-08-02. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Detroit right now?

In the last 30 days, Detroit permitting activity covers 1,485 new building permits alongside 7,439 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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7,439 open code violations in Detroit, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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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 and updated as new filings post. 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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2026-06-17

Construction Permit Leads in Detroit: 2,819 Permits in 90 Days, Updated Daily (2026)

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1818 ESTATES DR DETROIT MI BOO*** County assessor
2781 EWALD CIR DETROIT MI LEW*** Absentee owner County assessor
13571 KENTUCKY DETROIT MI NOW*** Absentee owner County assessor
20400 TELEGRAPH DETROIT MI MIR*** Absentee owner County assessor
18685 GLENHURST DETROIT MI CHA*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Detroit?

PermitGrab currently tracks 8530 building permits in Detroit, Michigan. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Detroit permit data?

PermitGrab collects Detroit daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Detroit?

Contractors find leads in Detroit by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Detroit permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Detroit = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Detroit GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Detroit addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Detroit are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Detroit renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Detroit permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Detroit mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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