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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2026-08-11 HVAC/Mech 13337 W McNichols Rd
Owner: YAN··· 🔒
Install a 14 foot hood, install 2 ducts,2 curbs and 2 fans for the hood. Install… New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-11 General Construction $12,500 8034 Mansfield St Alteration
2026-08-11 General Construction $4,500 12383 Stoepel St Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-08-11 Roofing $11,445 19976 Revere St Exterior alterations (replacing roof and Gutters/ Downspouts) as per documents. …
2026-08-11 General Construction $21,191 12686 E Outer Dr
Owner: BUT··· 🔒
Alteration
2026-08-11 Plumbing 17195 Warrington Dr
Owner: PET··· 🔒
Install one bathroom group QMB GROUP LLC
2026-08-11 HVAC/Mech 19803 San Juan Dr
Owner: VAR··· 🔒
Replace Furnace & Water Heater furnace replacement HVAC replacement MECHANICAL HEATING AND COOLING
2026-08-11 General Construction $10,325 12184 Greenlawn St Alteration
2026-08-11 Plumbing 4366 Saint Lawrence St
Owner: HUM··· 🔒
Final installation only; water heater, laundry, kitchen sink. standard New installation Water heater TAMER PLUMBING
2026-08-11 General Construction $2,500 5050 Commonwealth St A.K.A. 5052 Commonwealth Exterior alterations per document (Subject to Field App…
2026-08-11 Windows/Doors $5,655 2215 Morrell St Exterior alterations (7 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field…
2026-08-11 General Construction $5,000 19165 Fenelon St Interior and exterior fire repairs per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2026-08-11 Roofing $4,000 4733 Yorkshire Rd Exterior Alterations (Roof Replacement), as per submitted Document. Subject to F… replacement
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 18917 Woodingham Dr
Owner: AND··· 🔒
AC REPLACEMENT AC replacement HVAC replacement FLAME FURNACE
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2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 18439 Shaftsbury Ave
Owner: PET··· 🔒
install furnace 60,000 install ac 2 ton install h20 40 gal 2 tons AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 3386 E Palmer St
Owner: SAB··· 🔒
install minisplit mini-split New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
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2026-08-10 Electrical 18917 Woodingham Dr
Owner: AND··· 🔒
AC - NEW CIRCUIT FLAME FURNACE
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 11416 Wayburn St
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
install furnace 60,000 install h20 tank 40 gal furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-08-10 Electrical 15621 W Warren Ave
Owner: HAM··· 🔒
exhaust fan connection and fire system FAWAZ ELECTRIC INC.
2026-08-10 Roofing 17180 Oak Dr
Owner: GES··· 🔒
(14) Floor mount tank-type water closets (14) lavatory sinks w/ faucets, trap-wr… 30 gal water heater standard Water heater DETROIT MECHANICAL LLC
2026-08-10 General Construction $23,937 11646 Wisconsin St Alteration
2026-08-10 Electrical 631 Leicester Ct
Owner: ALD··· 🔒
ADD ON TO ELE2026-03262 AMERICAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
2026-08-10 General Construction $5,000 8820 Wyoming St Construct 6' Masonry Screen Wall & Dumpster Enclosure to Code per plans. Subject…
2026-08-10 General Construction $16,521 9700 Kensington Ave Alteration
2026-08-10 Plumbing 17181 Birchcrest Dr
Owner: GES··· 🔒
(24) Floor mount tank-type water closets (24) Wall mount lavatory sinks w/ fauce… DETROIT MECHANICAL LLC
2026-08-10 General Construction $2,900 14536 Maddelein St Alteration
2026-08-10 Roofing 17181 Birchcrest Dr
Owner: GES··· 🔒
Common Area Equipment (1) 1.5-ton ductless split system w/ (3) cassette fan coil… 1.5 tons DETROIT MECHANICAL LLC
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2026-08-10 Electrical 13730 Livernois Ave
Owner: LIV··· 🔒
NEW SERVICE IB Electric Inc
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 19980 Marlowe St
Owner: THO··· 🔒
FURNACE furnace RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-08-10 Roofing $5,000 14176 Greenview Rd Exterior renovations (roofing/gutters) per documents. (Subject to field approval…
2026-08-10 General Construction $17,756 14076 Rossini Dr
Owner: AJC··· 🔒
Alteration
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 3711 Frederick St
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
Install exterior GFCI at air conditioner JAMES WHITE ELECTRIC
2026-08-10 General Construction $12,836 11317 Christy St Alteration
2026-08-10 General Construction $12,974 16575 Woodbine St Alteration
2026-08-10 Roofing 3012 E Grand Blvd
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
Installing 130' basement waterproofing with Sump pump discharging to rear of hom… Foundation Systems of MI
2026-08-10 General Construction $10,000 2690 Hazelwood St (A.K.A. 2692 Hazelwood) Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) per d…
2026-08-10 Electrical 17263 Bloom St
Owner: RAG··· 🔒
DWSD grounding services only Alex TN #262–693–7290 Keith Electric
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 3021 Sheridan St
Owner: TCC··· 🔒
Install additional bathroom fan. (This permit is in addition to previous permit … New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 19980 Marlowe St
Owner: THO··· 🔒
A/C AC RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-08-10 General Construction $9,580 7275 Woodmont Ave Exterior alterations per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-10 General Construction $21,500 1656 W Boston Blvd
Owner: SOR··· 🔒
Exterior alterations as per documents. Subject to Field Approval COA HDC2026-000…
2026-08-10 Roofing $22,533 15041 Glastonbury Ave Install interior waterproofing system per provided documents. (Subject to field … New installation New roof
2026-08-10 General Construction $15,164 18660 Albany St
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
Alteration
2026-08-10 General Construction $40,000 10773 W Outer Dr Alteration
2026-08-10 General Construction $32,897 4059 Cicotte St Install foundation reinforcements/repairs per provided documents. (Subject to fi…
2026-08-10 General Construction $11,000 12668 Bramell St Alteration
2026-08-10 General Construction $50,000 3106 Bellevue St Per SLU2025-00127, Change of Occupancy/Use to establish a Live/Work Unit (Reside… commercial
2026-08-10 Electrical 1515 Woodward Ave
Owner: 150··· 🔒
Main Electrical work at Linkdin EDGEWOOD ELECTRIC
2026-08-10 Roofing $32,001 13521 Wyoming St Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as…
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech 17546 Birchcrest Dr
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
FURNACE AND A HOT WATER TANK INSTALLATION furnace New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
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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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