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
Last Updated
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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
2025-09-10 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
15088 Warwick St Warwick Exterior renovations (roofing) per (HDC2025-00629) & provided documents. (Subjec… —
2025-09-10 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
14580 Indiana St Indiana Exterior renovations (roofing-garage) per provided documents. (Subject to field … —
2025-09-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
8034 Saint Marys St Saint Marys Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-09-10 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
9451 Camley St Camley Alterations (Basement Waterproof/Bracing) per documents. (Separate Trade Permit … —
2025-09-10 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
20011 Hull St Hull Scope of Work (Interior and Exterior Alterations: Roof, Windows, Drywall), as pe… —
2025-09-10 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
5921 Beaconsfield St Beaconsfield Scope of Work (Roof, Gutters), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Appr… —
2025-09-10 Structural
Source type: Addition
7314 Mack Ave Mack Install 6' ft x 8" decorative Concrete Block Screen Wall 42" trench Foundation t… —
2025-09-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
16710 Murray Hill St Murray Hill Scope of Work (extensive Interior and Exterior Alterations), per submitted Docum… —
2025-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
5372 W Outer Dr Outer Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alter Revision
13881 Gratiot Ave Gratiot Revision to BLD2024-02583 to Code per plans. (Exterior alterations & Site Work t… —
2025-09-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
15306 Ferguson St Ferguson Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
12034 Auburn St Auburn Exterior alterations (replacing roof) per attached document (Subject to Field Ap… Re-roof —
2025-09-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
3152 S Bassett St Bassett Scope of Work (Demo Existing and Install new Front Porch, Siding), as per submit… —
2025-09-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Rehab
2516 Baldwin St Baldwin Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.) * … —
2025-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
2725 S Beatrice St Beatrice Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-09 Fire Protection
Source type: Alteration
2240 W Grand Blvd Grand
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Install new Fire Alarm System throughout to Code per plans. Subject to Field App… fire alarm —
2025-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
4335 Leslie St Leslie Scope of Work (Roof - flat), as per submitted Plans and Documents, and Condition… —
2025-09-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alter Revision
1020 Woodward Ave Woodward Revision to BLD2025-00882 to Code per plans. (Change of Use/Occupancy to establi… —
2025-09-09 Structural
Source type: New Revision
3907 Lincoln St Lincoln Revision to BLD2021-07020 for changes to Foundation to Code per plans. See BLD20… —
2025-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
9561 Mansfield St Mansfield Interior/exterior alterations as per documents. (Basement water proofing) (Subje… —
2025-09-09 Structural
Source type: New Revision
3701 Lincoln St Lincoln Revision to BLD2021-07019 for changes to Foundation to Code per plans. See BLD20… —
2025-09-09 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Repair
17836 Gable St Gable Scope of Work, FIE2025-00065 (Fire Repair for Interior and Exterior Alterations)… —
2025-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
2160 Concord St Concord Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
17409 Warrington Dr Warrington Exterior alterations (windows) per document. Install (15) vinyl replacement wind… replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-09-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
6368 Scotten St Scotten Interior Doors, Interior Painting, Miscellaneous Aluminum Trim —
2025-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Change of Occupancy/Use
8930 Greenfield Rd Greenfield Change of Occupancy/Use to Retail Sales of New Merchandise (HVAC Supplies & Equi… New installation HVAC installation —
2025-09-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Residential Rehab
10080 Crocuslawn St Crocuslawn Interior/Exterior alterations per document. (Subject to Field Approval. Separate… —
2025-09-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
5751 28th St 28th Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Alter Revision
3600 E Davison St Davison Revision to BLD2024-00132 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans… —
2025-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
19990 Canterbury Rd Canterbury Scope of Work (Roof), as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field Approval. —
2025-09-09 Fire Protection
Source type: Alteration
200 Walker St Walker The Existing Fire Alarm system is not functioning and obsolete, we will be repla… fire alarm —
2025-09-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Rehab
5756 Missouri St Missouri Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-09-08 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
18012 Mansfield St Mansfield Scope of Work (Roof), as per submitted Plans and Documents. Subject to Field App… —
2025-09-08 Electrical
Source type: Alteration
3031 W Grand Blvd Grand Temporary placement of a Generator in the Truck Bay to supply power during Switc… replacement —
2025-09-08 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
17528 Ohio St Ohio Exterior alterations (PORCH) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-08 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
5719 Buckingham Ave Buckingham Exterior alterations (Install 8vinyl replacement windows) as per plans. Subject … replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-09-08 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
13853 Saratoga St Saratoga Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-09-08 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Residential Rehab
15504 Rosa Parks Blvd Rosa Parks Exterior renovations (front porch) per provided documents. (Subject to field app… —
2025-09-08 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
18644 Oak Dr Oak Remove & replace (5) Windows to Code per document. Subject to Field Approval. replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-09-08 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
3336 Taylor St Taylor Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as… —
2025-09-08 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
3217 W Buena Vista St Buena Vista Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per provided documents. (Subject to field… —
2025-09-08 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
18830 Hasse St Hasse Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-08 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Rehab
7450 La Salle Blvd La Salle Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-08 HVAC
Source type: New
9300 W Jefferson Ave Jefferson Permit not required for tracking inspection purposes, recommend freeze case, sus… —
2025-09-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
7102 Bulwer St Bulwer AKA 7102 Bulwer. Exterior & interior alterations/repairs to Code per documents. … —
2025-09-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
8586 Mendota St Mendota Exterior renovations per provided documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-09-08 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
14392 Saint Marys St Saint Marys Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2025-09-08 HVAC
Source type: Residential Rehab
13120 Kilbourne Ave Kilbourne Install (5) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field … replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-09-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
1225 Woodward Ave Woodward Interior Alteration as per plans. Subject to field approval. —
2025-09-08 HVAC
Source type: Residential Rehab
5730 Kensington Ave Kensington Install (5) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field … replacement HVAC replacement —
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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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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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