Detroit Building Permits & Project Research

14,947 indexed permits · 521 contractor names in the last 90 days · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Active contractors 521
Newest permit 2026-11-03

PermitGrab tracks 14,947 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-11-03, including 521 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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14,947
Indexed Permits
521
Contractor names (90 days)
759,990
Property Owners
2026-11-05
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Recent permit records with source-published project details. A named business identifies the recorded project team; it is not a claim that the business is seeking bids.

FLAME FURNACE
2026-10-29
📍 309 E Ferry St
HVAC AC
Owner of record
Colonial Heating and Cooling
2026-10-29
📍 16707 Forrer St
HVAC AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement
WaterWork LLC
2026-10-29
📍 1800 Van Dyke St
Plumbing replacement
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Permit data through 2026-11-03
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2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 309 E Ferry St
Owner: COU··· 🔒
A/C AC FLAME FURNACE
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 16707 Forrer St
Owner: JEN··· 🔒
Replace Furnace and A/C AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement Colonial Heating and Cooling
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-29 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 1800 Van Dyke St
Owner: SAU··· 🔒
This estimate is to replace all of the galvanized water lines in the basement fr… replacement WaterWork LLC
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 15717 Piedmont St
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
FURNACE, AC, HUMIDFIER (REPLACEMENT) replacement Flame Furnace
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 7572 E Robinwood St
Owner: WAS··· 🔒
Installation of a 60,000 BTU Furnace, 2-Ton A/C Unit, 50 Gallon HWT and Duct Dis… 2 tons 60,000 BTU AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation GREEN'S HEATING & COOLING
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$9,999 8579 Canyon Ave Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$5,000 16148 Lilac St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 14734 Flanders St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-10-29 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Alarm Permit
— 7157 W Warren Ave
Owner: ALH··· 🔒
INSTALL ONE HORN STROBE fire alarm —
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 9045 Prairie St
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
New furnace  and hwt furnace New installation HVAC installation Strickly Heating & Cooling
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$75,000 6650 E Eight Mile Rd Interior and Exterior Alterations, as per submitted Plans and Documents. Separat… —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Change of Occupancy/Use
$80,000 1 Park Ave Change of Occupancy/Use to Establishment for the Sale of Beer or Alcoholic Liquo… 1,980 sf —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$35,000 17131 E Warren Ave Install new (TPO roofing system) per provided plans. (Subject to field approval.… tpo New installation New roof —
2026-10-29 New Construction
Source type: New
$180,000 19421 Cooley St Erect New 28' W x 52' L x 19' H One-Story, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Single-Family Dwelli… 1-story 3 beds residential —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$13,821 1455 Vinewood St, #1 Exterior alterations per document & (HDC Notified) (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$11,400 7422 Quinn St Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$5,057 13036 Jane St Exterior alterations (gutters) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$3,620 9943 Patton St Exterior alterations (4-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$14,460 203 Riverside Dr
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
Exterior alterations (15 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel… —
2026-10-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$10,750 3023 S Dartmouth Exterior alterations (12 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel… —
2026-10-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$25,806 1568 Fullerton St Exterior alterations (16 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Fiel… —
2026-10-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$1,083 7893 Carrie St Exterior renovations (window) per provided documents. (Subject to field approval… —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$9,750 18646 Fenmore St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$18,097 13414 Whitcomb St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$4,533 11320 Roxbury St Non-structural work scope: Doors (2) —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$1,900 15700 Mansfield St Non-structural work scope: Siding —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 176 E Nevada St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$7,412 20426 Revere St Non-structural work scope: Doors (2) —
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 2516 Townsend St
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Installation of preconstruction meter mount for temporary service. Corby Energy Services
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 1777 N Rademacher St
Owner: FRE··· 🔒
Installing (3) new parking lot pole bases WIRE WORKS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC.
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 1273 S Patricia St
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
1273 S PATRICIA AMBY ELECTRIC
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 9740 McKinney Ave
Owner: LIF··· 🔒
Add 4 circuits and 26 lights 4 circuits Add circuits MUTUAL ELECTRIC CO.
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 19209 Healy St
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
FURNACE, A/C, HUMIDIFIER RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 13966 Greenview Rd
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
FURNACE RECONNECT RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 12740 14th St
Owner: PRE··· 🔒
FURNACE ×2 RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 1504 Holcomb St
Owner: GWH··· 🔒
Installation of preconstruction meter mount for temporary service. Corby Energy Services
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 65 Adelaide St
Owner: NES··· 🔒
A/C AC RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-10-29 Other
Source type: Elevator Permit
— 20490 Greenfield Rd
Owner: CRY··· 🔒
NEW INSTALLATION OTIS ELEVATOR
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 19209 Healy St
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
FURNACE & LINER furnace RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 14127 Mettetal St
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
Chimney Liner POLLARD HEATING AND COOLING
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 215 Manistique St
Owner: OLI··· 🔒
REPLACE FURNACE furnace replacement HVAC replacement Affordable Comfort Heating and Cooling LLC
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 6145 Bishop St
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
Furnace Replacement furnace replacement HVAC replacement AJ's Appliance Repair LLC
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 87 E Euclid St
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
- Install (60) Circuits - Install (60) Light Fixtures - Rough Inspection for 3-U… OEC, LLC
2026-10-29 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 1523 Holcomb St
Owner: HAN··· 🔒
New house New installation New construction —
2026-10-29 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 2455 W Forest Ave
Owner: KEL··· 🔒
Install new 1" copper water service from city stop box. line work New installation MASTER PLUMBERS INC
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 19209 Healy St
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
A/C AC RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-10-29 Other
Source type: Elevator Permit
— 7501 E Jefferson Ave
Owner: DET··· 🔒
CITY# 9641 INSTALL NEW SILL OTIS ELEVATOR
2026-10-29 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 5753 Courville St
Owner: HIN··· 🔒
Tub replacement in the existing footprint replacement Bathworks Inc
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 7885 Carrie St
Owner: GIV··· 🔒
installed water heater —
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Permit Types in Detroit
Construction Activity in Detroit

New building permits in Detroit, Michigan show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Detroit Building Permits

Detroit, Michigan processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 14,947+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-03 from official city sources.

Building permits in Detroit can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Detroit Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Detroit building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (pop. 620K).

Who appears in Detroit permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,947 building permits in Detroit. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 759,990 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Detroit permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Detroit is dated 2026-11-03. Newest permit date: 2026-11-03. 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 14,947 indexed permits. 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.

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How to look up Detroit building permits

Search recent Detroit, MI building permits by address, contractor, 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 and the most active contractors, 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)

Historical market analysis and methodology for Detroit. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.

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Historical analysis · 2026-06-21

Code Violation Leads in Detroit: 5,815 Open Cases a Quarter (2026)

Historical market analysis and methodology for Detroit. Current permit activity and available source fields are shown on this page.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Detroit?

PermitGrab currently tracks 14,947 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?

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How can contractors find construction leads in Detroit?

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Contractors & subs
Recent Detroit contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Detroit provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
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, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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