Detroit Building Permits & Contractor Leads

1,617 indexed permits · 255 active contractors · 5,981 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

PermitGrab tracks 255 active contractors who pulled 1,617 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-06-09. Live tracking of 5,981 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

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1,617
Indexed Permits
255
Active Contractors
5,981
Code Violations
65,000
Property Owners
2026-06-09
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-08
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Detroit had 1398 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 420 hvac, 334 electrical and 274 plumbing. The average project value is $1,964.

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1,617 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-06 General Construction 14007 Greenview Rd Greenview Alteration
2026-05-06 Roofing 19300 Fleming St Fleming Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-05-06 General Construction 12327 Stoepel St Stoepel Alteration
2026-05-06 General Construction 12046 Auburn St Auburn Alteration
2026-05-06 General Construction 19300 Dale St Dale Alteration
2026-05-06 General Construction 3010 Whitney St Whitney Alteration
2026-05-06 General Construction 12770 Chatham St Chatham Alteration
2026-05-06 General Construction 20445 Greenlawn St Greenlawn CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN SUBJECT TO FIELD AP…
2026-05-05 Windows/Doors 19760 Cheyenne St Cheyenne Exterior renovations (window) per provided documents. (Subject to field approval…
2026-05-05 Windows/Doors 16607 Biltmore St Biltmore Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-05-05 Windows/Doors 110 Burlingame St Burlingame Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-05-05 General Construction 1960 La Belle St La Belle Alteration
2026-05-05 General Construction 7458 Pilgrim St Pilgrim Alteration
2026-05-05 Windows/Doors 16330 W Chicago St Chicago Exterior renovations (window) per provided documents. (Subject to field approval…
2026-05-05 Windows/Doors 8616 Littlefield St Littlefield Exterior alterations (2-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-05-05 General Construction 19155 Annchester Rd Annchester Alteration
2026-05-04 General Construction 18127 Joseph Campau St Joseph Campau Alteration
2026-05-04 Roofing 20179 Pinehurst St Pinehurst Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-05-04 General Construction 14014 Braile St Braile Alteration
2026-05-04 General Construction 16922 Prairie St Prairie Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Sepa…
2026-05-04 General Construction 15431 Mendota St Mendota Alteration
2026-05-04 General Construction 2520 W Forest Ave Forest Revision to RES2026-01228 to reflect the amended scope of work. (Exterior altera…
2026-05-04 Roofing 18212 Fairfield St Fairfield Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-05-04 General Construction 18611 Steel St Steel Alteration
2026-05-04 General Construction 3324 Calvert St Calvert Exterior alterations (F-porch) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-05-02 General Construction 365 Ashland St Ashland Alteration
2026-05-02 General Construction 16925 Fenton St Fenton Alteration
2026-05-02 General Construction 3032 Mount Elliott St Mount Elliott Alteration
2026-05-02 General Construction 16760 Vaughan St Vaughan Alteration
2026-05-02 General Construction 17152 Edinborough Rd Edinborough Alteration
2026-05-02 General Construction 12060 Glastonbury Ave Glastonbury Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 6203 Wabash St Wabash Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 9338 Carlin St Carlin Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 20521 Conley St Conley Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 4040 E Outer Dr Outer Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval. Sepa…
2026-05-01 General Construction 1403 18th St 18th Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 17155 Quincy St Quincy Alteration ×2
2026-05-01 General Construction 7425 Poe St Poe Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 9068 Longacre St Longacre Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 1494 Bewick St Bewick Revision to RES2026-00278 to reflect the amended scope of work and cost. (Interi…
2026-05-01 General Construction 4685 Buckingham Ave Buckingham Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 18704 Fenelon St Fenelon Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 9371 Pinehurst St Pinehurst Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 10316 Balfour Rd Balfour Alteration
2026-05-01 General Construction 19360 Ryan Rd Ryan Interior/Exterior alterations per documents (Separate trades permits required) (…
2026-05-01 General Construction 14033 Fairmount Dr Fairmount Alteration
2026-04-30 General Construction 16665 Tuller Ave Tuller Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-04-30 General Construction 2138 Bryanston Crescent St Bryanston Crescent Alteration
2026-04-30 Windows/Doors 15364 Prevost St Prevost Exterior alterations (10 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel…
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact info is being verified — check back soon or subscribe to unlock full contacts.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. RANDAZZO MECHANICAL 🔥 92 permits/30d Active 92 (92) HVAC - Verifying…
2. DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT… 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 39 (39) HVAC - Verifying…
4. FLAME FURNACE 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - Verifying…
5. ANDY'S STATEWIDE 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 22 (22) HVAC - Verifying…
6. Keith Electric 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 20 (20) Electrical - Verifying…
7. AIR COMFORT PRO LLC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 15 (15) HVAC - Verifying…
8. FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 15 (15) HVAC - Verifying…
9. DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Plumbing - Verifying…
10. FAMILY HEATING CO., INC. 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Electrical - Verifying…
11. A&H HVAC 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 12 (12) HVAC - Verifying…
12. EXPO TECHNOLOGIES LLC 🔥 10 permits/30d 10 (10) Electrical - Verifying…
13. Lighthouse Electrical Service 🔥 10 permits/30d 10 (10) Electrical - Verifying…
14. Colonial Heating and Cooling 8 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC - Verifying…
15. Anthony J Moore 8 permits/30d 8 (8) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. 2nd Gen Plumbing LLC 7 permits/30d 7 (7) Plumbing - Verifying…
17. Jamie McGuire 7 permits/30d 7 (7) Electrical - Verifying…
18. Faysal Mazloum 7 permits/30d 7 (7) Electrical - Verifying…
19. Major Contracting Group 7 permits/30d 7 (7) Plumbing - Verifying…
20. Jacqueline Kemp 7 permits/30d 7 (7) HVAC - Verifying…
21. JENKINS CONTRACTING SERVICES INC. 6 permits/30d 6 (6) HVAC - Verifying…
22. Heaney Plumbing & Heating 6 permits/30d 6 (6) Plumbing - Verifying…
23. Michigan Solar Solutions 6 permits/30d 6 (6) Electrical - Verifying…
24. Air King 6 permits/30d 6 (6) HVAC - Verifying…
25. LaDon C Baffield 6 permits/30d 6 (6) Plumbing - 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 1617+ Detroit building permits — updated periodically 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…, MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO, FLAME FURNACE and ANDY'S STATEWIDE. PermitGrab tracks 255 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 2026-06-08. Updated daily • newest record from 2d 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 1,398 new building permits alongside 5,981 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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Who’s Building in Detroit?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Source
12747 APPOLINE WAS*** County assessor
2123 CANTON DET*** County assessor
15030 STANSBURY MIC*** County assessor
3292 HELEN FDR*** County assessor
14831 PIERSON DET*** 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 1617 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 on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the 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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Who buys this data?

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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