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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2026-09-21
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2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 16686 Cruse St
Owner: VAL··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK HOME SERVICE CORP
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2026-08-13 Electrical 19278 Berg Rd
Owner: JUL··· 🔒
RECONNECT FAMILY HEATING CO., INC.
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 22590 Chippewa St
Owner: VAR··· 🔒
install furnace 60000 btu install ac 2.5 ton 2.5 tons AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
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2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 19122 Mallina St
Owner: CAN··· 🔒
install furnace 40000 btu install heat pump 2 ton 2 tons furnace, heat pump New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
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2026-08-13 Electrical 19176 Meyers Rd
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
Whole home generator and ATS Generator SuperCenter
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2026-08-13 Electrical 18950 Pinehurst St
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
installation of 200amp service 200A New installation Consumer Services Electric
2026-08-13 Electrical 17536 Santa Barbara Dr
Owner: JON··· 🔒
Instillation of res lamp post Consumer Services Electric
2026-08-13 Electrical 7309 Fenkell St
Owner: Jay··· 🔒
200a service an new circuits 200A New installation Coates Quality Electric
2026-08-13 Electrical 15487 Monte Vista St
Owner: COP··· 🔒
Panel swap and addition of circuit replacement Consumer Services Electric
2026-08-13 Electrical 13940 Cherrylawn St
Owner: STO··· 🔒
Installation of 200amp service upgrade 200A service panel New installation Panel service Consumer Services Electric
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 9331 Bedford St
Owner: COO··· 🔒
install furnace 80000 btu install h20 tank 40 gal ductwork:Plenum, Return Air Dr… furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 19310 Stoepel St
Owner: RUT··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK HOME SERVICE CORP
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2026-08-13 Electrical 18950 Saint Marys St
Owner: RAY··· 🔒
WHOLE HOME GENERATOR INSTALL Generator SuperCenter
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2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 19278 Berg Rd
Owner: JUL··· 🔒
HEATING FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE
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2026-08-13 Electrical 18273 Stoepel St
Owner: NRE··· 🔒
RECONNECT MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-08-13 Fire Protection 2937 E Grand Blvd
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
Fire Alarm for office renovation in Suite 900 fire alarm
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 18273 Stoepel St
Owner: NRE··· 🔒
REFRIG MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
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2026-08-13 Electrical 5118 Anthony Wayne Dr
Owner: WAY··· 🔒
Install new UL listed channel letter sign and connect to existing sign circuit MNC&ANC Professional Services, LLC.
2026-08-13 Roofing $19,241 3012 E Grand Blvd
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
Alterations (Basement Waterproof) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-13 Electrical 10027 Elmira St
Owner: NO ··· 🔒
200 amp service 200A Keith Electric
2026-08-13 General Construction 1001 Springwells Ct
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
REPLACE LIGHT, BUZZER AND KEY SWITCH. ALL FOR THE LOST OF TWO WAY COMMUNICATION. METRO ELEVATOR CO INC
2026-08-13 General Construction $200,000 470 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Interior Alterations ONLY as per submitted plans and documents. Subject to Field…
2026-08-13 Roofing $7,500 5853 Joseph Campau St Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-13 General Construction $7,442 16755 Forrer St Alteration
2026-08-13 General Construction $1,900 6001 John E Hunter St Change of use from residential to urban garden. Per Plans residential
2026-08-13 General Construction $10,000 1030 Seyburn St Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval) COA- HDC2026-…
2026-08-13 Roofing $9,500 9958 Minock St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-08-13 General Construction $1,500 525 E Jefferson Ave Revision to BLD2024-00109 to Code per plans. (AKA 529 E. Jefferson. Change of Oc…
2026-08-13 General Construction $16,000 7441 Central St AKA 7431 Central. Alterations to an existing Cell Tower Facility per plans. Subj…
2026-08-13 Plumbing 3819 Tuxedo St
Owner: AMA··· 🔒
PLUMBING SANDY JENKINS
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 18231 Stoepel St
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
Furnace and Air Conditioning installation furnace New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-13 Electrical 13683 Park Grove St
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
Modification of service
2026-08-13 General Construction $3,000 5587 Caniff St Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-08-13 General Construction $2,210 7828 Memorial St Exterior alterations as per documents. Subject to Field Approval
2026-08-13 Roofing $7,000 18901 Prevost St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-08-13 Plumbing 18922 Robson St
Owner: BAR··· 🔒
Water Heater Replacement standard replacement Water heater TISDALE PLBG CO
2026-08-13 Roofing $10,900 7445 Woodrow Wilson St Interior Waterproofing to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. Separate Tr…
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa $81,756 211 W Fort St Interior alterations in 3,337 sq ft Tenant Office space (Suite 306) to Code per … 3,337 roof sf
2026-08-13 Structural $33,140 11664 Mendota St Extensive Interior Alterations (Kitchen, Baths), as per submitted Plans and Docu…
2026-08-13 Windows/Doors $1,634 5510 Maplewood St Exterior alterations (2 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field…
2026-08-13 Electrical 14915 W Chicago St
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
Adding 20 circuits , outlets, 14 light fixtures and 4 smoke detectors 20 circuits
2026-08-13 General Construction $1,600 6509 Michigan Ave
Owner: 650··· 🔒
Change of Occupancy/Use to Dance Studio/Recording Studio to Code per plans. Subj…
2026-08-13 General Construction $34,286 14004 Woodmont Ave Alteration
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 9922 Heyden St
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
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2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 18654 Warrington Dr
Owner: ZAC··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
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2026-08-13 Plumbing 18423 Ashton Ave
Owner: RPS··· 🔒
PLUMBING SANDY JENKINS
2026-08-13 Electrical 18439 Shaftsbury Ave
Owner: PET··· 🔒
Service modification and AC
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 16530 Baylis St
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 2033 Russell St
Owner: HIV··· 🔒
2-ton mini-split serving elevator room 2 tons mini-split Michigan Mechanical Ventures
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 17614 Heyden St
Owner: REB··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
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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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