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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2026-09-20
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Permit data through 2026-09-19

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2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech 9415 Balfour Rd
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
MECHANICAL PERMIT HEATING
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $7,364 18050 Cherrylawn St Exterior alterations (9 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field…
2026-09-16 Plumbing 17175 Riopelle St
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER # 783391 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 Plumbing 17192 Orleans St
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER # 781359 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $9,500 20494 Orleans St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $5,880 15715 Kentfield St Exterior alterations (6-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-09-16 Roofing $96,260 1820 Mount Elliott St (AKA 1700 Mt. Elliott) Exterior renovations (roofing systems) per provided plan …
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $7,289 20112 San Juan Dr Exterior alterations (9 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field…
2026-09-16 Plumbing 16212 Turner St
Owner: MJW··· 🔒
Installation of (2) lavatories, water closets, bathtubs, (1) kitchen sink, garba… standard New installation Water heater
2026-09-16 Plumbing 19483 Woodingham Dr
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Install new sewer line from rear of house to back of property. Include exterior … line work New installation 3R HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
2026-09-16 Roofing $9,500 19435 Woodingham Dr EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (Roof, Gutter System Replacement), as per submitted Documen… replacement
2026-09-16 Roofing $7,000 16634 Cruse St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv…
2026-09-16 General Construction $30,000 5603 14th St
Owner: KUB··· 🔒
Exterior alterations as per documents. Subject to Field Approval
2026-09-16 General Construction $2,500 14235 Corbett Ave Interior and exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.)
2026-09-16 Electrical 2645 Woodward Ave
Owner: DOW··· 🔒
Interior alterationin 6,250 sq ft Event Level Locker Room Suite 6,250 roof sf
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12272 Wilshire Dr
Owner: CAR··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778524 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 General Construction $14,973 7170 Edward
Owner: DAN··· 🔒
Alteration
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12509 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: TUR··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778792 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 General Construction $25,000 3438 Balfour Rd Interior and Exterior Alterations, as per submitted Documents. Subject to Field …
2026-09-16 General Construction $275,000 1754 Holcomb St Construct New Two Story, 49’ L x 20’ W 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Single-Family Dwelling on … 2-story 3 beds residential
2026-09-16 Plumbing 18096 Russell St
Owner: KRA··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER # 783426 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $1,198 14185 Washburn St Exterior alterations (1-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12777 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: LON··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778871 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 General Construction $22,236 16520 Parkside St Alteration
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $10,748 15500 Coyle St Exterior alterations (13 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel…
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech 5596 Eastlawn St
Owner: HAM··· 🔒
MECHANICAL PERMIT HEATING UNITED HEATING & COOLING CO LLC
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12795 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: FOU··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778877 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12714 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778848 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 General Construction $1,300,000 12400 Kelly Rd
Owner: BUI··· 🔒
Change of Occupancy/Use to Laundromat/w accessory Cafe & exterior & interior alt…
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12064 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778655 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12754 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: ALI··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778856 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 General Construction $15,000 6603 Sparta St Revision to BLD2025-02506 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans…
2026-09-16 General Construction $175,000 1470 Hibbard St Construct New, 24' x 33', 2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Story Single-Family Dwelling on Slab Fo… 1-story 2 beds residential
2026-09-16 General Construction $200,000 1712 Holcomb St Construct New 20’ x 49’ 956 sq ft 1 Story, 2 Bed/1 Bath Single-Family Dwelling o… 956 sf 1-story 2 beds residential
2026-09-16 Roofing $8,052 14865 Glastonbury Ave Exterior renovations (ROOF) per documents & (HDC2026-00508) (Subject to Field Ap…
2026-09-16 General Construction $275,000 1706 Holcomb St Construct New 1.5 Story, 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Single-Family Dwelling w/ Basement & 20’… 5-story 3 beds residential
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $11,867 18615 Grayfield St Exterior alterations (12 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel…
2026-09-16 General Construction $1,500,000 501 3rd St Alterations/Repairs to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval.
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $5,540 13875 Linnhurst St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva…
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12080 Wilshire Dr
Owner: PER··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778498 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12615 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778836 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 General Construction $40,853 691 Clairmount St Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval)
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors $6,390 12919 Visger St Exterior alterations (7-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.)
2026-09-16 Fire Protection 3011 W Grand Blvd
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Install new notification devices within the concourse catering kitchen and 1st f… fire alarm REDGUARD FIRE & SECURITY
2026-09-16 Plumbing 13921 Averhill Ct
Owner: CRO··· 🔒
(139') Interior Drainage System (1) Super/Ultra Sump w/ Triple Safe Basin J. Grays Plumbing
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12257 Wilshire Dr
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778528 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech 10202 Wyoming St
Owner: AMA··· 🔒
MEC -HEATING JERRY RUFFINO
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12282 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: LEO··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778746 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12309 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778767 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-09-16 Plumbing 12576 Kilbourne Ave
Owner: DEA··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #778807 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
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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

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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