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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2026-09-20
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2026-08-17 General Construction $47,150 13201 E Jefferson Ave AKA 13233 E. Jefferson. Remove & replace ATM to Code per plans. Subject to Field…
2026-08-17 General Construction $13,699 5965 Eastlawn St Alteration
2026-08-17 General Construction $15,000 15305 Braile St Modifications to existing (Telecom Facility/Cell Tower) per provided plans & doc…
2026-08-17 General Construction $38,495 20488 Packard St Alteration
2026-08-17 General Construction $13,404 18701 Greenlawn St Alteration
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech 1521 W Forest Ave, Apt 5
Owner: 456··· 🔒
Same as other units 2 240 AC and range ckt microwave, dishwasher, garbage dispos… Rely On Electric
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech 1948 Division St
Owner: DIV··· 🔒
Ductwork Alteration McCarver Mechanical Heating & Cooling
2026-08-17 Electrical 12895 Caldwell St
Owner: GAZ··· 🔒
Grounding service only 100 amp service Alex TN #262–693–7290 100A Keith Electric
2026-08-17 Electrical 12835 Conant St
Owner: RAH··· 🔒
Hood Nagyelectric
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech 1521 W Forest Ave, Apt 3
Owner: 456··· 🔒
Same as other units 2 240 ckt AC and range dishwasher, microwave, garbage dispos… Rely On Electric
2026-08-17 Electrical 1601 Bagley St
Owner: CKG··· 🔒
New electrical in common areas and units, and service J R RENNOLDS CO
2026-08-17 General Construction $12,817 19130 Bretton Dr Alteration
2026-08-17 General Construction $47,150 16235 E Warren Ave Remove & replace ATM & associated Site Work to Code per plans. Subject to Field …
2026-08-17 General Construction $6,631 4586 Pennsylvania St Alteration
2026-08-17 Roofing $12,200 12384 Kentucky St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-08-17 General Construction $47,150 19300 Van Dyke St Remove & replace ATM & associated Site Work to Code per plans. Subject to Field …
2026-08-17 General Construction $8,229 9248 Stout St Alteration
2026-08-17 Windows/Doors $11,700 18645 Asbury Park
Owner: HOU··· 🔒
Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-08-17 General Construction $35,000 7411 Asbury Park
Owner: HAL··· 🔒
Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-08-17 Windows/Doors $15,000 19163 Lamont St Extensive Interior (Drywall, Flooring) and Exterior Alterations (Siding, Windows…
2026-08-17 General Construction $8,000 19227 Helen St Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-17 General Construction $2,000 11832 Kenmoor St Alteration
2026-08-17 General Construction $2,600 12031 Grandmont Ave Alteration
2026-08-17 General Construction $2,542 18018 Griggs St Alteration
2026-08-17 Roofing $14,700 14293 Robson St Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per documents. (Subject to field approval…
2026-08-17 General Construction $64,000 18927 Saint Marys St Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) as per documents. (Separate t…
2026-08-17 Electrical 15377 Stout St
Owner: TIL··· 🔒
Add to permit number ELE 2026–02766 100 AMP SERVICE 100A New installation Keith Electric
2026-08-17 Plumbing 13029 Corbett Ave
Owner: MAT··· 🔒
sewer repair line work Major Contracting Group
2026-08-17 Electrical 9575 Braile St
Owner: SOF··· 🔒
House fire 100 amp service new wiring 100A New installation STORM ELECTRICAL SERVICES
2026-08-17 Roofing 13041 E Jefferson Ave
Owner: CHN··· 🔒
Building common areas to include: (11) Gas fired furnaces w/ supply duct systems… 2.5 tons DETROIT MECHANICAL LLC
2026-08-17 General Construction $26,000 20262 Coventry St Revision to RES2026-02620 to reflect the amended cost. (See RES2026-02620)
2026-08-17 Electrical 19700 Prevost St
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
RECONNECT MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-08-17 General Construction $104,359 14461 Park Grove St Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2026-08-17 General Construction $3,000 5953 Lakeview St Alteration
2026-08-17 Electrical 13593 Wisconsin St
Owner: SAW··· 🔒
Upgrade current panel Luminaire Electrical Corporation
2026-08-17 Electrical 1913 Pembridge Pl
Owner: TOW··· 🔒
Install 100 amp service 100A New installation IMPEL ELECTRIC
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech 1521 W Forest Ave, Apt 6
Owner: 456··· 🔒
Same as other units 2 240 AC and range ckt microwave, dishwasher, garbage dispos… Rely On Electric
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech 1521 W Forest Ave, Apt 1
Owner: 456··· 🔒
12 ckts total 240 AC and range dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, furnace … Rely On Electric
2026-08-17 Windows/Doors $120,000 2645 Leland St CHANGE OF USE AND INSTALLATION OF A OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY PER PLANS (APPRO…
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech 18480 Lancashire St
Owner: BOU··· 🔒
Replace furnace, air conditioner, water heater furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-17 Plumbing 14681 Cedargrove St
Owner: DEV··· 🔒
SEWER REPAIR line work Major Contracting Group
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech 13003 E Outer Dr
Owner: GHA··· 🔒
Furnace and Air Conditioning installation furnace New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-16 HVAC/Mech 8724 Orangelawn St
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
Installation of a 60,000 BTU Furnace and 2.5 Ton A/C 2.5 tons 60,000 BTU AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation GREEN'S HEATING & COOLING
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2026-08-16 HVAC/Mech 12023 Glastonbury Ave
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
Installation of a new 40,000 BTU Furnace and 2-Ton A/C Unit 2 tons 40,000 BTU AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation GREEN'S HEATING & COOLING
2026-08-16 Plumbing 14845 Mack Ave
Owner: MAC··· 🔒
Final Installation of 4 Backflow preventers TAMER PLUMBING
2026-08-16 General Construction $1,938 11986 Wilfred St Alteration
2026-08-16 Electrical 11326 Littlefield St
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
- Run 2 new circuits for the service outlet and the service disconnect 2 circuits service panel New installation Panel service H-TECH ELECTRIC
2026-08-16 Electrical 10934 Mack Ave
Owner: GLO··· 🔒
adding 9 dc low voltage circuits in shelter below cell tower to existing equipme… low voltage
2026-08-15 Electrical 13545 Cherrylawn St
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
Install 100 amp service 100A New installation HE BRIGHT
2026-08-15 Electrical 3407 Seyburn St
Owner: BAN··· 🔒
New Servive, Circuits and rough inspection
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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.

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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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