Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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11,189 indexed permits · 12,748 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-19

PermitGrab tracks 11,189 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-09-19. 12,748 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-28.

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12,748
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2026-09-20
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2026-08-30 Roofing $61,037 2443 Bagley St Remove and replace (flat roofing system) per provided documents. (Subject to fie… replacement
2026-08-30 Solar $16,949 17625 Hoover St Install rooftop solar panels per provided plans and documents. (Subject to field… solar Solar PV
2026-08-30 General Construction $6,000 4147 Lincoln St, #1 Interior/Exterior alterations to change existing garage to a shed per documents …
2026-08-30 General Construction $12,000 14300 Tireman Ave Change of Occupancy/Use to Storage or killing of poultry or small game for direc…
2026-08-30 General Construction $93,000 329 W Grand Blvd
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Change of Occupancy/Use to Rooming House & alterations to Code per plans. Subjec…
2026-08-29 General Construction $2,000 14536 Maddelein St Alteration
2026-08-29 Electrical 4151 Dickerson St
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
renovation IB Electric Inc
2026-08-29 Plumbing 4105 Commonwealth St
Owner: GUY··· 🔒
Building sewer replacement line work replacement
2026-08-28 Electrical 20058 Mark Twain St
Owner: COO··· 🔒
Whole home generator install Generator SuperCenter
2026-08-28 Electrical 12631 Ward St
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
Whole home generator install Generator SuperCenter
2026-08-28 Electrical 13967 Chatham St
Owner: BOY··· 🔒
Whole home generator install Generator SuperCenter
2026-08-28 Electrical 6892 Archdale St
Owner: NEA··· 🔒
Whole home generator install Generator SuperCenter
2026-08-28 General Construction $1,200,000 1201 W Eight Mile
Owner: STA··· 🔒
Revision to BLD2025-03045 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans…
2026-08-28 General Construction $20,341 4426 51st St
Owner: DUN··· 🔒
Alteration
2026-08-28 HVAC/Mech 212 Alfred St
Owner: PIZ··· 🔒
2.5 TON AC AND 60K 97% FURNACE REPLACEMENT (RECONNECT) 2.5 tons AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement Michigan Consolidated Gas
2026-08-28 General Construction $12,565 11300 Littlefield St Alteration
2026-08-28 General Construction $47,722 1433 Hurlbut St Alteration
2026-08-28 General Construction $25,376 7090 Lexington St Alteration
2026-08-28 Windows/Doors $1,000 18900 Stout St Exterior alterations (1-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-28 General Construction $3,000 3275 Collingwood St Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-28 Pool/Spa $7,905,000 5850 Michigan Ave
Owner: SOU··· 🔒
Construct New 4-story, 32 Unit Multi-Family Dwelling (7-3 Bed/2 Bath, 18- 2 Bed/… 32 units 4-story 3 beds commercial
2026-08-28 Electrical 2937 E Grand Blvd
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL POWER & DESIGN
2026-08-28 Electrical 8250 Wyoming St
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
Install 100 amp service only 100A New installation Banks Electric, LLC
2026-08-28 General Construction $15,855 12787 Strathmoor St Alteration
2026-08-28 Windows/Doors $1,562 2481 Lamothe St Exterior alterations (1-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-28 Electrical 4097 University Pl
Owner: ANT··· 🔒
Generator install RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-08-28 HVAC/Mech 18641 Sunset St
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
replace furnace and ac AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement Air King
2026-08-28 General Construction $185,000 17455 E Warren Ave Change of Occupancy/Use to Laundromat & alterations to Code per plans. Subject t…
2026-08-28 Solar 1586 Monterey St
Owner: CAS··· 🔒
add 40 roof mounted solar panels, add 10kw inverter, add solar disconnect. solar New installation CCK Electric LLC
2026-08-28 General Construction $7,490 3033 Carter St Alteration
2026-08-28 HVAC/Mech 14196 Bramell St
Owner: MCM··· 🔒
60K 80% FURNACE REPLACEMENT (RECONNECT) replacement ×2 Michigan Consolidated Gas
2026-08-28 Plumbing 2825 Trumbull St
Owner: TEA··· 🔒
Plumbing installation for building permit BLD2026-00779 C&R PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
2026-08-28 Fire Protection 9300 W Jefferson Ave
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
Installation of a sprinkler system within the chemical room of the SFE Pump Stat… sprinkler New installation HVAC installation Progressive Mechanical Inc.
2026-08-28 HVAC/Mech 212 Alfred St
Owner: PIZ··· 🔒
2.5 TON AC AND 60K 97% FURNACE REPLACEMENT (RECONNECT) replacement
2026-08-28 Plumbing 7000 W Vernor Hwy
Owner: APL··· 🔒
FINISH FOR TENANT BUILD OUT SCHWARTZ PLUMBING INC
2026-08-28 Plumbing 319 Medbury St
Owner: M. ··· 🔒
remodel
2026-08-28 HVAC/Mech 3510 Ewald Cir
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
REPLACE hwt replacement HVAC replacement Air King
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2026-08-28 Solar 14005 Vassar Ave
Owner: TUR··· 🔒
Install roof-mounted 11.18 kw PV solar system with line side tap solar New installation Arizona Solar Solutions
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2026-08-28 Electrical 1711 Fischer Ave
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
Adding four circuits to existing electrical DETROIT POWER
2026-08-28 Electrical 1457 Fischer Ave
Owner: GWH··· 🔒
New Construction Electrical Wiring and Finish
2026-08-28 General Construction $2,035 19960 Stansbury St Alteration
2026-08-28 General Construction $150,000 19136 Telegraph Rd AKA 19150 Telegraph. Interior alterations to Code per plans. Subject to Field Ap…
2026-08-28 General Construction 600 E Lafayette Ave
Owner: BLU··· 🔒
CITY# 8630 REPLACE OBSOLETE GENTEXT SMOKE DETECTOR WITH SYSTEM SENSOR SMOKE DETE… OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-08-28 Plumbing 1328 Woodmere St
Owner: FAN··· 🔒
New build interior plumbing, kitchen, 2.5 bath, laundry New installation New construction EAST EDGE EXCAVATING LLC
2026-08-28 Roofing 4001 14th St
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
Installing 59' Basement waterproofing with sump pump discharging to side of buil… Foundation Systems of MI
2026-08-28 HVAC/Mech 8324 Appoline Ave
Owner: ALI··· 🔒
REPLACE FURNACE AND AC replacement ALTEAM LLC
2026-08-28 General Construction $9,166 15403 Lauder St Alteration
2026-08-28 General Construction $16,473 11419 Rosemont Ave Alteration
2026-08-28 Roofing $10,899 7881 Van Dyke Pl
Owner: DEU··· 🔒
Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as…
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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 names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Detroit Building Permits

Detroit, Michigan processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 11189+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-19 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 11,189 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 2026-09-19. Newest permit date: 2026-09-19. 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 11,189 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Detroit?

PermitGrab currently tracks 11189 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. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. 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. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; contact fields appear only where published or matched. 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

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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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