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.

ANDY'S STATEWIDE
2026-10-28
📍 15356 Heyden St
HVAC AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement
Owner of record
CREGGER ENTERPRISES
2026-10-28
📍 2144 Fischer Ave
Plumbing line work replacement
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PROPEL TECH AND ELECTRIC
2026-10-28
📍 8850 Mason
Electrical
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Permit data through 2026-11-03
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2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 16224 Cherrylawn St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$5,892 12154 Whithorn St Exterior alterations (gutters) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 14734 Flanders St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-10-29 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 14539 Glastonbury Ave
Owner: GAT··· 🔒
shower replacement in the existing footprint replacement Bathworks Inc
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$18,097 13414 Whitcomb St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$9,750 18646 Fenmore St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-10-29 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 9906 Yorkshire Rd
Owner: HAB··· 🔒
- Install 90ft internal drainage system - w/sump pump, use existing GFI - Instal… —
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 925 Edison St
Owner: LYT··· 🔒
hwt installation New installation HVAC installation A&H HVAC
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 19209 Healy St
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
FURNACE & LINER furnace RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 1965 Louise St
Owner: CRI··· 🔒
ADD ON TO ELE2026-03026 —
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 1777 3rd St
Owner: MGP··· 🔒
elel TURNER ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 12733 Barlow St
Owner: LOC··· 🔒
Panel Upgrade to 200 amps 200A service panel Panel service OEC, LLC
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 12809 Kercheval St
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
Device and lighting upgrades —
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 Other
Source type: Elevator Permit
— 7501 E Jefferson Ave
Owner: DET··· 🔒
CITY# 9641 INSTALL NEW SILL OTIS ELEVATOR
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 19209 Healy St
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
A/C AC RANDAZZO MECHANICAL
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 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 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$6,750 5578 Montclair St Exterior alterations (15-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$7,412 20426 Revere St Non-structural work scope: Doors (2) —
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 15356 Heyden St
Owner: WRI··· 🔒
furnace and a/c and liner and humidifier and hot water tank replacement AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement ×3 ANDY'S STATEWIDE
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2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 19800 Edinborough Rd
Owner: LOU··· 🔒
furnace replacement replacement ×2 ANDY'S STATEWIDE
2026-10-28 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 2144 Fischer Ave
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
Excavate at back of yard near fence line to expose collapsed sewer line Replace … line work replacement CREGGER ENTERPRISES
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 6116 Piedmont St
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
install furnace 60000 install ac 2 ton 2 tons AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 8850 Mason
Owner: ZF ··· 🔒
Add On requested by Electrical Inspector ELE2026-04004 PROPEL TECH AND ELECTRIC
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 286 Holbrook St
Owner: SOC··· 🔒
Install 2 light fixture on exterior adding 1 circuit adding 3 outlets 1 circuits New installation Lighthouse Electrical Service
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 7667 Faust Ave
Owner: REE··· 🔒
install furnace 60000 btu install ac 2 ton 2 tons AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation AIR COMFORT PRO LLC
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 12909 Rutland St
Owner: WEB··· 🔒
FURNACE AAND AC AC, furnace american air hvac
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2026-10-28 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Alarm Permit
— 3800 Woodward Ave
Owner: THE··· 🔒
Existing building changing from a R2 to an R1 Occupancy. Fire Alarm system being… fire alarm G & B Electric, Inc.
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 3113 Brush St, Unit 4
Owner: YAS··· 🔒
Ev Charger EV charger Lighthouse Electrical Service
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
— 2401 20th St
Owner: 402··· 🔒
Excavation for underground work Triangle Electric Company
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 15900 Fielding St
Owner: BON··· 🔒
Furnace Replacement furnace replacement HVAC replacement Colonial Heating and Cooling
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2026-10-28 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$3,536 8859 Warwick St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-10-28 Windows & Doors
Source type: Alteration
$2,400 6080 W Outer Dr
Owner: MAC··· 🔒
Exterior alterations (1 window) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-28 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Repair
$96,000 19751 Kelly Rd
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
Interior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) as per documents. Subject to … —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Change of Use
$609,953 1300 Randolph St Change of Use of Land to Pedestrian & Dog Park, & Valet Parking spaces & Site Wo… —
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 2587 Lakewood St
Owner: AND··· 🔒
DUCTWORK AND EXHAUST GOOD HELPERS TODAY LLC
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: New Revision
$360,000 1704 Putnam St Revision to BLD2021-02530 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans… —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Alter Revision
$20,000 200 Walker St Revision to BLD2026-00869 to reflect the amended scope of work to Code per plans… —
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 2901 Grand River Ave
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Installation of a new kitchen Hood Suppression system hood suppression New installation HVAC installation Summit Fire Protection
2026-10-28 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 1324 Joliet Pl
Owner: LAS··· 🔒
basic remodel kitchen, bathrooms and laundry —
2026-10-28 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 4420 Burns St
Owner: DET··· 🔒
6" sewer repair line work —
2026-10-28 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
— 17536 Riopelle St
Owner: HOL··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER # 802895 replacement DWSD LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
— 5243 Lakeview St
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
MECHANICAL HEATING PERMIT MICHAEL BOMER
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$109,000 13503 E Seven Mile
Owner: DET··· 🔒
Construct Accessory Parking Lot, Site Work, and Play Equipment only to Code per … —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Change of Occupancy/Use
$150,000 12300 Greenfield Rd Change of Occupancy/Use to Contractor Yard (Construction), Fire Repairs, & const… 7,000 sf —
2026-10-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: Alteration
$1,730,973 12082 Pleasant St Exterior & interior alterations (CSO Facility Improvements II) to Code per plans… —
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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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