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 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 Roofing $7,000 18901 Prevost St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
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 1948 Division St
Owner: DIV··· 🔒
Run gas line to RTUs and Tankless unit. McCarver Mechanical Heating & Cooling
2026-08-13 Electrical 10027 Elmira St
Owner: NO ··· 🔒
200 amp service 200A Keith Electric
2026-08-13 Roofing $19,241 3012 E Grand Blvd
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
Alterations (Basement Waterproof) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-13 Windows/Doors $5,999 3320 Spinnaker Ln, Apt 12D Remove & replace Patio Door in existing opening to Code per documents. Subject t…
2026-08-13 General Construction $9,450 8100 Suzanne St Interior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
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 HVAC/Mech 19278 Berg Rd
Owner: JUL··· 🔒
HEATING FAMILY HEATING,CLG, & ELE
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2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 13595 Santa Rosa Dr, #1
Owner: PIV··· 🔒
Repair multiple gas leak fittings HVAC repair AIRTECH MECHANICAL
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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 HVAC/Mech 18250 Asbury Park
Owner: GEN··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
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2026-08-13 Electrical 7437 Burnette St
Owner: RIC··· 🔒
Install of generator
2026-08-13 General Construction $3,000 5587 Caniff St Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 3951 Garland St
Owner: KAR··· 🔒
replacement of furnace, air condition , water heater AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement New Gen Hvac Services LLC
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2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 16857 Heyden St
Owner: SEA··· 🔒
AC REPLACEMENT AC replacement HVAC replacement ×2 FLAME FURNACE
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2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 17175 Greenlawn St
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
FURNACE AND CHIMNEY LINER furnace FLAME FURNACE
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2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 621 New Town St
Owner: WHI··· 🔒
replacement of furnace, air condition and water heater AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement New Gen Hvac Services LLC
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2026-08-12 Electrical 14076 Rossini Dr
Owner: AJC··· 🔒
install circuit for sump pump EXECUTIVE ELECTRIC
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 17175 Greenlawn St
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
AC AC FLAME FURNACE
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2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 17175 Greenlawn St
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
FURNACE, AC, HUMIDFIER (REPLACEMENT) replacement FLAME FURNACE
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 12681 Sorrento St
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
FURNACE, AC AND HOT WATER TANK INSTALLATION AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-08-12 Plumbing 19299 Berg Rd
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Renovation and addition to existing school Benkari Mechanical LLC
2026-08-12 Electrical 3769 Glynn Ct
Owner: SAB··· 🔒
UNIT A ADD ON TO 2026-03131 BILLY MATHIAS OBENG
2026-08-12 General Construction 1001 Springwells Ct
Owner: GOR··· 🔒
Failed -no elevator unit number assigned-REPLACE LIGHT, BUZZER AND KEY SWITCH. A… METRO ELEVATOR CO INC
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 11326 Littlefield St
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
Install mini split mini-split New installation HVAC installation EXPRESS HEATING & COOLING INC.
2026-08-12 Plumbing 216 Mount Vernon St
Owner: Aar··· 🔒
3 bath 3 kitchen
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 18426 Lancashire St
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
FURNACE AND AC INSTALLATION AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-08-12 Electrical 3769 Glynn Ct
Owner: SAB··· 🔒
UNIT C ADD ON TO 2026-03131 BILLY MATHIAS OBENG
2026-08-12 Electrical 2200 Livernois Ave
Owner: LIV··· 🔒
new service IB Electric Inc
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 15038 Kentfield St
Owner: ABL··· 🔒
AC INSTALLATION AC New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
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2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 2755 Calvert St
Owner: HAN··· 🔒
Exhaust permit required
2026-08-12 Plumbing 20145 Lesure St
Owner: SLE··· 🔒
ADD ON TO PLM2026-03442 - drain piping ROBERT HAIRSTON
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 60 Holbrook St
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
Installation of an NFPA 13R system within a residential occupancy. 41 heads. Bil… New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-12 Plumbing 1085 W Lantz St
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
1-stack and drain line
2026-08-12 General Construction $39,580 3015 Saint Clair St Alteration
2026-08-12 General Construction $22,851 15141 Plymouth Rd Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-12 Roofing $6,500 2143 S Bassett St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-08-12 General Construction $10,000 18445 Dean St Alteration
2026-08-12 General Construction $10,110 20288 Asbury Park
Owner: AGE··· 🔒
Alteration
2026-08-12 General Construction $48,000 1533 Cadillac Blvd Adding a ceramic studio in (2) units of existing art studio building per plans (…
2026-08-12 General Construction $6,500 18611 Ohio St Alteration
2026-08-12 General Construction $30,000 3565 E Canfield St Exterior alterations as per documents. Subject to Field Approval
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 13545 Cherrylawn St
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
furnace ac hwt AC, furnace
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech 13548 McDougall St
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
install one mini split with 3 heads mini-split New installation HVAC installation Air King
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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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