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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2026-08-08 HVAC/Mech 8324 Appoline Ave
Owner: ALI··· 🔒
replace furnace and ac and chimney liner AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement ALTEAM LLC
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-08-08 HVAC/Mech 4002 Columbus St
Owner: ERK··· 🔒
CHIMNEY LINER AND HOT WATER TANK INSTALLATION New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-08-08 HVAC/Mech 15307 Stout St
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
replace the furnace and ac and chimney liner AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement ALTEAM LLC
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-08-08 HVAC/Mech 3255 Lawrence St
Owner: AND··· 🔒
replace the hot water heater replacement HVAC replacement ALTEAM LLC
2026-08-08 HVAC/Mech 7611 Rockdale St
Owner: RUD··· 🔒
GENERATOR RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-08-08 Electrical 12877 Bramell St
Owner: CLA··· 🔒
100 AMP PANEL 100A RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-08-08 General Construction $23,700 621 Orleans St Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) as per documents. Subject to field ins…
2026-08-08 General Construction $62,300 10100 E Jefferson Ave 10340 W. Jefferson Legal. Remove and replace Plate Settlers, & 20" Butterfly Val…
2026-08-08 General Construction $7,937 5075 Hillsboro St Install foundation reinforcement (jacks) per provided documents. (Subject to fie…
2026-08-08 Roofing $8,500 19723 Shrewsbury Rd Per HDC 2026-00375, Remove & replace Roof on Dwelling & Garage to Code per docum… replacement
2026-08-08 Roofing $12,818 4415 Buckingham Ave Exterior renovations (roofing) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-08-07 Electrical 17555 Warrington Dr
Owner: STO··· 🔒
install circuit for sump and dehu EXECUTIVE ELECTRIC
2026-08-07 Electrical 19130 Justine St
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
install circuit for sump EXECUTIVE ELECTRIC
2026-08-07 Electrical 14881 Sorrento St
Owner: COF··· 🔒
100A Service upgrade 100A service panel Panel service BANKS ELECTRIC
2026-08-07 General Construction $9,000 4828 Michigan Ave
Owner: PI,··· 🔒
Install interior foundation reinforcements/stabilization per provided plan & doc…
2026-08-07 General Construction 13515 Pierson St Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2026-08-07 General Construction $225,000 4244 4th St Revision to RES2026-00311 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans…
2026-08-07 General Construction $17,292 20100 Freeland St Alteration
2026-08-07 Plumbing 313 Park Ave, #539
Owner: CCA··· 🔒
Plumbing Work Frost & Kretsch Plumbing
2026-08-07 General Construction $6,500 4351 Grayton St Alteration
2026-08-07 General Construction $20,205 15032 Fairmount Dr
Owner: MYL··· 🔒
Alteration
2026-08-07 Plumbing 19704 Saint Aubin St
Owner: MOH··· 🔒
repair water service line private side of stop box line work QMB GROUP LLC
2026-08-07 Electrical 16640 Princeton St
Owner: THE··· 🔒
100amp Service 100A
2026-08-07 Fire Protection 11850 Woodrow Wilson St
Owner: CAS··· 🔒
Modify existing wet fire sprinkler system sprinkler
2026-08-07 Solar 18920 Beland St
Owner: WHE··· 🔒
Roof mounted solar installation solar New installation
2026-08-07 General Construction $7,000 18095 Pelkey St Exterior alterations at Front Porch to Code per documents. Subject to Field Appr…
2026-08-07 General Construction $11,000 11920 Bloom St Alteration
2026-08-07 Roofing 15041 Glastonbury Ave
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
Installing 146' Basement waterproofing with Sump pump discharging 15' to front y… Foundation Systems of MI
2026-08-07 Plumbing 4844 Lenox St
Owner: POW··· 🔒
Sewer repair, install outside cleanout line work New installation MOTOR CITY PLUMBING AND DRAIN
2026-08-07 Electrical 1724 Fischer Ave
Owner: GWH··· 🔒
New Construction Electrical
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech 4065 Hereford St
Owner: CAB··· 🔒
furnace and ac installation AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-08-07 Plumbing 17245 Greydale Ave
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
VAUGHN'S PLUMBING LLC
2026-08-07 Electrical 1716 Fischer Ave
Owner: GWH··· 🔒
New Wiring
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech 1541 Elm St
Owner: HUS··· 🔒
installing a 2 furnaces A&A SERVICE TECH
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech 13250 Hubbell St
Owner: PHI··· 🔒
FURNACE, AC AND A CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-08-07 General Construction $16,959 4500 Bishop St Alteration
2026-08-07 General Construction $22,110 8877 Whitcomb St Exterior alterations as per documents. New Garage Subject to Field Approval
2026-08-07 General Construction $5,100 16855 Birwood St Exterior alterations (F-Porch) per document (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-08-07 Electrical 4059 Cicotte St
Owner: CLA··· 🔒
(1) Dedicated Electrical Outlet Crawl Space, (Ancillary)
2026-08-07 Structural $275,000 1504 Holcomb St Construct New, 20' x 48', 3 Bed 3 Bath 2 Story Single-Family Dwelling on Basemen…
2026-08-07 Plumbing 4071 Lawndale St
Owner: REV··· 🔒
repair water service line private side of stop box line work QMB GROUP LLC
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech 2527 John R St
Owner: Ste··· 🔒
New furnace and 2T AC, electrical reconnections AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-07 General Construction $230,050 1 Washington Blvd
Owner: CIV··· 🔒
Installation of Video Wall Boards to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval.
2026-08-07 General Construction $1,800 18282 Freeland St Alteration
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech 1713 Pallister St
Owner: FBJ··· 🔒
Install tankless water heater New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-07 General Construction $2,350 1723 Iroquois St Interior alterations as per documents. Subject to Field Approval
2026-08-07 General Construction $225,000 4254 4th St Revision to RES2026-00310 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans…
2026-08-07 Roofing $4,000 2036 Collingwood St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-08-07 General Construction $81,000 1725 Butternut St Alteration
2026-08-06 Electrical 9233 E Outer Dr
Owner: STO··· 🔒
Generac 18kW Standby Generator System & Generac 100A Service-Rated Whole-House T… 100A Lighthouse Electrical Service
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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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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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