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
2025-09-08 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
5719 Buckingham Ave Buckingham Exterior alterations (Install 8vinyl replacement windows) as per plans. Subject … replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-09-08 HVAC
Source type: Residential Rehab
5730 Kensington Ave Kensington Install (5) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field … replacement HVAC replacement —
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 —
2025-09-07 Addition 9153 Ward St Ward Construct a 2nd fl. Addition per plans. (Separate trades permits required) (Subj… —
2025-09-06 Structural
Source type: Alteration
6436 Barton St Barton Exterior & interior alterations & Foundation repairs to Code per plans. Subject … —
2025-09-06 Structural
Source type: Alteration
3642 Devonshire Rd Devonshire Alterations to install 3 Support Beams & Footing in Basement to Code per plans. … —
2025-09-06 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
16230 Ridge Rd Ridge Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-06 Fire Protection
Source type: Alteration
9189 Cadieux Rd Cadieux Install Fire Alarm System to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. fire alarm —
2025-09-06 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
12738 Foley St Foley Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2025-09-06 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
14315 Longacre St Longacre Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Separate perm… —
2025-09-05 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
16843 Fielding St Fielding Install (1) vinyl replacement window per provided documents. (Subject to field a… replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
10407 American St American Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-09-05 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
16102 Greenview Ave Greenview Scope of Work (Windows), as per submitted Documents. No Lead/LHR, or other hazar… —
2025-09-05 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
17172 Santa Barbara Dr Santa Barbara Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-05 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
478 Conner St Conner Install (13) vinyl replacement windows per provided documents. (Subject to field… replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
138 Hazelwood St Hazelwood Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-05 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
4414 W Outer Dr Outer Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
1524 Vinewood St Vinewood Per HDC2025-00453, Repaving & striping Parking Lot & erect Wrought Iron Fence & … —
2025-09-05 Roofing
Source type: Addition
19223 Tireman St Tireman SCOPE OF WORK: Exterior Alterations (Roof) ONLY. NO Additional Story approved in… —
2025-09-05 General Construction
Source type: Alter Revision
4 E Alexandrine St Alexandrine Revision to BLD2024-01859 to Code per plans.(Change of Occupancy/Use to Retail &… —
2025-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
5002 Maplewood St, Apt 1 Maplewood Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-05 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
8094 Kentucky St Kentucky Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per provided documents. (Subject to field… —
2025-09-05 Roofing
Source type: Residential Rehab
7803 Senator St Senator Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
4559 Pacific St Pacific Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Sepa… —
2025-09-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
2001 15th St 15th
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
Interior Alterations to create Catering Kitchen and Supporting Areas for future … —
2025-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
3756 Whitney St Whitney Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-09-05 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
15260 Novara St Novara Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as… —
2025-09-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
8531 Colfax St Colfax Exterior alterations and Fire damage per documents (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-05 Fire Protection
Source type: Alteration
660 Woodward Ave Woodward Install new Fire Alarm System to Code in Tenant Suite 7 (Chick-Fil-A) per plans.… fire alarm —
2025-09-05 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
20025 Wisconsin St Wisconsin Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
5555 Conner St Conner Interior alterations/repairs due to Water Damage to Code per plans. Subject to F… —
2025-09-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
1151 Holden St Holden
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
Interior alterations on portions of the 3rd Floor to Code per plans. Subject to … —
2025-09-04 Electrical
Source type: Alteration
2799 W Grand Blvd Grand Alterations to install a second Generator to an existing system on Level 1 per p… —
2025-09-04 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
18504 Anglin St Anglin Exterior alterations (ROOF/GUTTERS) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-04 Solar
Source type: Alteration
3816 Seneca St Seneca Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Separate trad… solar Solar PV —
2025-09-04 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
3134 E Lafayette St Lafayette Remove & replace Roof & select Trim, & reattach Gutters & Downspouts to Code per… replacement Re-roof —
2025-09-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
4218 W Buena Vista St Buena Vista Exterior renovations (Porch) per documents & (HDC25-00588) (Subject to Field App… —
2025-09-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
19351 Bretton Dr Bretton Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2025-09-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
4780 Belvidere St Belvidere Exterior renovations (Front Porch), as per submitted Plans and Documents. Subjec… —
2025-09-04 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
15764 Mansfield St Mansfield Exterior alterations (replacing roof) per attached document (Subject to Field Ap… Re-roof —
2025-09-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
13531 Santa Rosa Dr Santa Rosa Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-09-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
6017 Eastlawn St Eastlawn Exterior alterations (WINDOWS) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2025-09-04 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
16585 Westbrook St Westbrook Exterior alterations (windows) per document. Install (14) vinyl replacement wind… replacement HVAC replacement —
2025-09-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
8566 Hartwell St Hartwell Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2025-09-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
6171 W Vernor Hwy Vernor Interior alterations to Code for future ATM area per plans. Subject to Field App… —
2025-09-03 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
5242 Yorkshire Rd Yorkshire Alterations (Basement Waterproof/Bracing) per documents. (Separate Trade Permit … —
2025-09-03 Structural
Source type: Alteration
16591 Harlow St Harlow Scope of Work, per submitted Documents (Unsure - Foundation? Submitted SOW Illeg… —
2025-09-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
2945 Lothrop St Lothrop Exterior renovations (front porch & roofing) per documents. (Subject to field ap… —
2025-09-03 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Alteration
616 Woodland St Woodland Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (… —
2025-09-03 HVAC
Source type: Alteration
1404 Gratiot Ave Gratiot Exterior alterations (i.e.: replacement of existing roof top antennas & componen… 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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