Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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11,510 indexed permits · 12,748 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-21

PermitGrab tracks 11,510 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-09-21. 12,748 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-28.

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2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech — 15415 Piedmont St
Owner: GWE··· 🔒
REFRIG MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech — 15003 Monte Vista St
Owner: ALT··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech — 8291 Beaverland St
Owner: WAR··· 🔒
replace furnace and ac AC, furnace replacement Air King
2026-07-27 Electrical — 727 Hazelwood St
Owner: PIA··· 🔒
N/A NARSAI ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech — 19350 Littlefield St
Owner: VEN··· 🔒
Install water heater New installation HVAC installation Minthone Washington
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2026-07-27 Plumbing — 22210 Ulster St
Owner: PER··· 🔒
BBPP PHASE II - DWSD HOLD FOR PICKUP Anthony e cook
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech — 17187 Westphalia St
Owner: GOO··· 🔒
FURNACE, LINER furnace RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech — 1217 Burlingame St
Owner: NEF··· 🔒
HOT WATER TANK MICH CONSOLIDATED GAS CO
2026-07-26 HVAC/Mech — 850 Longfellow St
Owner: FOU··· 🔒
Installation of 100,000 BTU Furnace, 3.5 Ton A/C Unit and 50 Gallon HWT 3.5 tons AC, furnace New installation GREEN'S HEATING & COOLING
2026-07-26 Electrical — 1275 W Grand Blvd
Owner: MCK··· 🔒
Rewire existing 2nd floor flat Tracy Buggs
2026-07-26 General Construction — 9403 Dorchester St Alteration —
2026-07-26 Electrical — 1742 Fischer Ave
Owner: TEO··· 🔒
20 amp circuit to the garage and light fixtures 20A jeffrey corbin
2026-07-26 Electrical — 237 Alger St
Owner: HAN··· 🔒
80 amp sub panel to garage , four (4) light fixtures, 1- 15 amp circuit, 1- 20 a… 80A jeffrey corbin
2026-07-26 General Construction — 9384 Carten St Alteration —
2026-07-25 HVAC/Mech — 10732 Roxbury St
Owner: HIG··· 🔒
FURNACE AND AC INSTALLATION AC, furnace New installation A&H HVAC
2026-07-25 HVAC/Mech — 19501 Berg Rd
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Installation of HVAC equipment and associated ductwork for CMA High School Gymna… New installation HVAC installation Ventcon, Inc.
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2026-07-25 Plumbing — 7500 Archdale St
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
1-bath tub 1-floor drain 1-drain line 1-laundry tub 2-lavtory 1-stack water dis … standard line work JERRY L JOHNSON
2026-07-25 HVAC/Mech — 17403 Griggs St
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
REPLACE WATER HEATER replacement INTERSTAR, INC
2026-07-24 Electrical — 5944 Sheridan St
Owner: AND··· 🔒
2 family rough BANKS ELECTRIC
2026-07-24 Plumbing — 19121 Cheshire St
Owner: RF ··· 🔒
Permit required to install backflow and clean out. EXCLUSIVE EXCAVATING
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech — 18603 Woodingham Dr
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
A/C FLAME FURNACE
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2026-07-24 Plumbing — 11711 Engleside St
Owner: SHA··· 🔒
Permit required to install backflow and clean out. EXCLUSIVE EXCAVATING
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech — 18603 Woodingham Dr
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
A/C RECONNECT FLAME FURNACE
2026-07-24 Electrical — 2001 15th St
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
temp generator GOYETTE MECHANICAL
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2026-07-24 General Construction — 12650 Livernois Ave EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (Alley Wall Repair - work completed in May 2026 w/o a permi… —
2026-07-24 Solar $2,573 19505 Grand River Ave Install rooftop (solar array) per provided plans and documents. (Subject to fiel… —
2026-07-24 General Construction $1,546 1415 Parker St Modifications to existing (building mounted Telecom Facility) per (HDC2026-00321… —
2026-07-24 Roofing — 19342 Robson St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2026-07-24 General Construction — 19491 Stoepel St Alteration —
2026-07-24 Solar — 581 New Town St Exterior Alterations (Photovoltaic Rooftop Array), as per submitted Plans and Do… solar —
2026-07-24 Roofing $10,262 7700 E Vernor Hwy Exterior & interior alterations to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval. Se… —
2026-07-24 Electrical — 610 W Seven Mile
Owner: THE··· 🔒
Service 800 amp 800A SAMS & SONS ELECTRIC LLC
2026-07-24 General Construction — 2223 Fischer Ave Interior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval) —
2026-07-24 General Construction — 7509 Grandmont Ave Alteration —
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech — 2218 Iroquois St
Owner: HER··· 🔒
A/C installation, electrical done by others. AC New installation McCarver Mechanical Heating & Cooling
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2026-07-24 Roofing — 17131 Appoline St Exterior Alterations (Roof Replacement - no SOW submitted, so unclear if Gutters… replacement —
2026-07-24 General Construction — 100 Taylor St Alteration —
2026-07-24 General Construction — 13623 Montrose St Alteration —
2026-07-24 General Construction — 7266 Pierson St Alteration —
2026-07-24 Windows/Doors — 2906 Prince Hall Dr Exterior alterations (2-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-07-24 Windows/Doors — 3541 S Electric St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-07-24 Windows/Doors — 17416 Bentler St Exterior alterations (5-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-07-24 Windows/Doors — 19444 Klinger St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-07-24 Windows/Doors — 17141 Cherrylawn St Exterior alterations (window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field A… —
2026-07-24 Windows/Doors — 8225 Pembroke Ave Exterior alterations (window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field A… —
2026-07-24 Roofing — 718 W Willis St Remove & replace Roof to Code per documents. Subject to Field Approval. See BLD2… replacement —
2026-07-24 Windows/Doors — 10249 Beaconsfield St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-07-24 Windows/Doors — 11040 Courville St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-07-24 Electrical — 6218 Neff Ave
Owner: COT··· 🔒
200 amp service replacement 200A replacement Keith Electric
2026-07-24 Electrical — 2000 Brush St
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Electrical connection of event power and generators Chirs Stapleton concert on 0… BAYVIEW ELECTRIC COMPANY, LLC
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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 11510+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-23 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 11,510 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 2026-09-21. Newest permit date: 2026-09-23. 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 11,510 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 11510 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

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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