Detroit Building Permits & Project Research

14,947 indexed permits · 521 contractor names in the last 90 days · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Active contractors 521
Newest permit 2026-11-03

PermitGrab tracks 14,947 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-11-03, including 521 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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14,947
Indexed Permits
521
Contractor names (90 days)
759,990
Property Owners
2026-11-05
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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-03

14,947 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-09-15 Electrical
Source type: Alteration
333 E Jefferson Ave Jefferson Interior alterations at 1-21 floors for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire p… fire protection —
2025-09-15 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
8150 Suzanne St Suzanne Install waterproofing system per provided documents. (Subject to field approval.… —
2025-09-15 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
13853 Saratoga St Saratoga Scope of Work (Exterior Siding), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Ap… —
2025-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
4525 E Nevada St Nevada A.K.A 4595 E. NEVADA Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to F… —
2025-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
4801 E Nevada St Nevada A.K.A. 18033 FENELON Exterior alterations (WINDOWS) per document (Subject to Fie… —
2025-09-15 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
977 Alger St Alger Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Sepa… —
2025-09-15 Fire Protection
Source type: Alteration
6602 Walton St Walton Install new 10' Kitchen Hood and MUA to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approva… —
2025-09-15 Fire Protection
Source type: Alteration
2900 Saint Antoine St Saint Antoine Install new Fire Alarm System throughout to Code per plans. Subject to Field App… fire alarm —
2025-09-15 Addition
Source type: Add Additional Occupancy/Use
10355 Woodward Ave Woodward Add Additional Occupancy/Use of Medical/Dental Clinic & alterations in a 2,882 s… —
2025-09-15 Demolition
Source type: Residential Rehab
4457 Maryland St Maryland Scope of Work (Extensive Interior Alterations), as per submitted Plans and Docum… —
2025-09-14 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
8237 Almont St Almont Scope of Work (Windows, Insulation), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Fiel… —
2025-09-13 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
6717 Michigan Ave Michigan Remove and replace existing Concrete, repair exterior Stairs, and install a new … —
2025-09-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: Change of Occupancy/Use
669 W Canfield St Canfield Per HDC2025-00752, Change of Occupancy/Use to Multi-Family Dwelling (4 Units) & … 4 HVAC systems —
2025-09-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Rehab
12035 Olga St Olga Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2025-09-13 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
624 Algonquin Algonquin Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2025-09-13 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
3515 Hurlbut St Hurlbut Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per provided documents. (Subject to field… —
2025-09-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Rehab
5842 Barrett St Barrett Alterations (Basement Waterproof/Bracing) per documents. (Separate Trade Permit … —
2025-09-13 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
5087 Garland St Garland Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2025-09-12 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
14800 Pierson St Pierson Scope of Work (Roof, Doors, Windows, Siding), as per submitted Documents. Subjec… —
2025-09-12 Solar
Source type: Alteration
7275 Navy St Navy Exterior alterations (9-Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Separate trades permi… solar Solar PV —
2025-09-12 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
1109 Iroquois St Iroquois Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per (HDC2025-00590) and documents. (subje… —
2025-09-12 Solar
Source type: Alteration
16501 Mendota St Mendota Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Separate trad… solar Solar PV —
2025-09-12 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
9645 Everts St Everts Scope of Work (Roof), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Approval. —
2025-09-12 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Rehab
17303 Dresden St Dresden Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Residential Rehab
8916 Pinehurst St Pinehurst Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-12 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Rehab
3868 Casmere St, #1 Casmere Exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-09-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
2977 Cadillac Blvd Cadillac Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-09-12 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
3303 Woodstock Dr Woodstock Install new Chimney Cap & Shingle repair in front of Dwelling only to Code per p… shingle New installation Roof repair —
2025-09-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
1 Woodward Ave Woodward Interior alterations at the 13th floor tenant space as per documents. (Subject t… —
2025-09-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
19635 Caldwell St Caldwell Scope of Work (Extensive Interior Alterations, plus Exterior Siding and Paint), … —
2025-09-12 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
14606 Mark Twain St Mark Twain Basement waterproofing: Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alterat… —
2025-09-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Residential Rehab
19990 Roselawn St Roselawn Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-12 Fire Protection
Source type: Alteration
4201 Saint Antoine St Saint Antoine Modifications to existing Fire Alarm System per plans. (Subject to Field Approva… fire alarm —
2025-09-12 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Rehab
13136 Washburn St Washburn Exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-09-12 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
17578 Kentucky St Kentucky Exterior alterations (window replacement) as per documents. (Subject to Field Ap… —
2025-09-12 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Rehab
4400 Saint Clair St Saint Clair Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-12 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
4626 51st St 51st Exterior alterations (window replacement) as per documents. (Subject to Field Ap… —
2025-09-12 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
6151 Oldtown St Oldtown Exterior renovations (roofing) per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-09-12 HVAC
Source type: Alter Revision
3030 Taylor St Taylor Revise (RES2025-00335) to show changes in scope of work per provided documents. … —
2025-09-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Residential Rehab
1189 Wheelock St Wheelock Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-12 Solar
Source type: Alteration
9382 Cloverlawn St Cloverlawn Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Separate trades permits… solar Solar PV —
2025-09-11 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
19232 Archer St Archer Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2025-09-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
1764 Field St Field Exterior & interior alterations/repairs to Code per plans. Subject to Field Appr… —
2025-09-11 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Residential Rehab
16252 Turner St Turner Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-09-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
8254 Chamberlain St Chamberlain Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-11 Demolition
Source type: Residential Rehab
17561 Cherrylawn St Cherrylawn Scope of Work (Extensive Interior Alterations plus Porch Stairs), as per submitt… —
2025-09-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
16713 Greenview Ave Greenview Exterior alterations (windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-11 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
16860 Forrer St Forrer Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Rehab
5908 Lannoo St Lannoo Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
18699 Meyers Rd Meyers Exterior alterations (windows) per 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 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 14,947+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-03 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 14,947 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 2026-11-03. Newest permit date: 2026-11-03. 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 14,947 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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Source-dated research and practical resources for contractors working in Detroit

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 14,947 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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