Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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11,588 indexed permits · 12,748 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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

PermitGrab tracks 11,588 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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2026-07-08 Electrical — 900 Tuscola St 900 Tuscola
Owner: PDH··· 🔒
New wiring R & J ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
2026-07-08 General Construction — 4814 Woodhall St Exterior restorations (brick veneer repair) per provided plans and documents. (S… —
2026-07-08 Electrical — 5200 Woodward Ave 5200 Woodward
Owner: DIA··· 🔒
TEMP POWER FOR CONCERT OF COLORS 7-17 TO 7-20 AKX ELECTRIC
2026-07-08 Electrical — 16855 Warwick St 16855 Warwick
Owner: HUG··· 🔒
RECEONNECT OUTSIDE SERVICE AFTER DAMAGED BY TREE FALLING Frank Fileccia
2026-07-08 General Construction — 1911 W Grand St Alteration —
2026-07-08 General Construction — 4201 Saint Antoine St Interior alterations in Dental Exam Room 2G22 to Code per plans. Subject to Fiel… —
2026-07-08 Windows/Doors — 14844 Beaverland St Exterior alterations (13-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-07-08 General Construction — 9125 Cameron St CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN SUBJECT TO FIELD AP… residential —
2026-07-08 Plumbing — 19409 Keating St 19409 Keating
Owner: DET··· 🔒
General plumbing RAY PENNINGTON
2026-07-08 Electrical — 1264 Meldrum St 1264 Meldrum
Owner: PRO··· 🔒
Kitchen dining rooms R & J ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech — 7653 Dolphin St 7653 Dolphin
Owner: FDR··· 🔒
new furnace install furnace New installation Strickly Heating & Cooling
2026-07-08 Fire Protection — 11499 Conner St 11499 Conner Install a new Fire Alarm System fire alarm Ross A Carraway
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech — 18444 Kentucky St 18444 Kentucky
Owner: WHI··· 🔒
REPLACE WATER HEATER replacement INTERSTAR, INC
2026-07-08 Roofing — 22687 N Kane St EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (ROOF REPLACMENT), as per submitted Plans and Documents. Su… —
2026-07-08 General Construction — 14711 Carlisle St Alteration —
2026-07-08 Plumbing — 1647 Merrick St 1647 Merrick
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
GENERAL PLUMBING RAY PENNINGTON
2026-07-08 Fire Protection — 7375 Woodward Ave 7375 Woodward
Owner: FRA··· 🔒
Add circuit for fire alarm panel fire alarm New installation Detroit Power Systems
2026-07-08 General Construction — 17515 Cherrylawn St Alteration —
2026-07-08 Plumbing — 3897 Crane St 3897 Crane
Owner: HIL··· 🔒
TUB REPLACEMENT IN THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT replacement Bathworks Inc
2026-07-08 General Construction — 19970 Stout St Alteration —
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech — 5525 Eastlawn St 5525 Eastlawn
Owner: JEN··· 🔒
REPLACE FURNACE/AC AC, furnace replacement James Jones
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2026-07-08 Plumbing — 3025 Collingwood St 3025 Collingwood
Owner: FRA··· 🔒
PLUMBING NOWICKS PLBG LLC
2026-07-08 Plumbing — 4026 W McNichols Rd 4026 McNichols
Owner: BR ··· 🔒
Install Hot water Anthony e cook
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech — 20 W Longwood Pl 20 Longwood
Owner: CLA··· 🔒
FURNACE REPLACEMENT furnace replacement FIRST POINT CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
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2026-07-08 General Construction — 430 Piper Blvd Interior and Exterior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval) —
2026-07-08 Fire Protection — 7375 Woodward Ave 7375 Woodward
Owner: FRA··· 🔒
Change one for one initiating devices along with a main fire alarm panel upgrade… fire alarm Detroit Power Systems
2026-07-08 Plumbing — 6329 E Canfield St 6329 Canfield
Owner: ACK··· 🔒
bathroom remodel water distribution, tub, lav and toilet GEORGE HAIRSTON
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech — 11200 Shoemaker St 11200 Shoemaker
Owner: DEP··· 🔒
HTG JAIRUS MIKOLS
2026-07-08 Electrical — 4156 Seneca St 4156 Seneca
Owner: HIC··· 🔒
Bathroom remodel Dirk Vandermeer
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech — 19428 Lahser Rd Lahser
Owner: TUC··· 🔒
a/c replacement replacement ×2 ANDY'S STATEWIDE
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech — 15715 E State Fair St State Fair
Owner: CLI··· 🔒
a/c install ×2 ANDY'S STATEWIDE
2026-07-07 Electrical — 17564 Murray Hill St Murray Hill
Owner: WHI··· 🔒
Install 100 amp service 100A New installation HE BRIGHT
2026-07-07 Electrical — 13548 McDougall St McDougall
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
Install 100 amp service 100A New installation HE BRIGHT
2026-07-07 Electrical — 1 Washington Blvd Washington
Owner: CIV··· 🔒
TEMP POWER ×3 Freeman Electrical
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech — 9943 Piedmont St Piedmont
Owner: HIN··· 🔒
furnace and a/c and liner replacement replacement ×3 ANDY'S STATEWIDE
2026-07-07 Plumbing — 9325 Kentucky St Kentucky
Owner: DES··· 🔒
Please hold COA for pick-up Backflow Preventers & Sewer Repairs line work Anthony J Moore
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech — 15780 Freeland St Freeland
Owner: MAL··· 🔒
REPLACE WATER HEATER AND CHIMNEY LINER replacement INTERSTAR, INC
2026-07-07 Plumbing — 15 E Kirby St Kirby Three Sinks, Bathrooms remain untouched Kyle Rotarius
2026-07-07 Electrical — 1311 Balmoral Ave Balmoral
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
ELE2026-02023 IS the original permit- We need a Service Inspection, Rough inspec… Reliable Electric LLC
2026-07-07 Plumbing — 2244 Wabash St Wabash
Owner: BLE··· 🔒
Repair water service line line work QMB GROUP LLC
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech — 4390 Conner St Conner
Owner: PRO··· 🔒
HTG JANSSEN REFRIGERATION INC
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech — 2925 Prince Hall Dr, Apt 2C Prince Hall
Owner: PRI··· 🔒
Replace Magic Pak system. replacement Jacqueline Kemp
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech — 5775 Bluehill St Bluehill
Owner: JEF··· 🔒
REPLACE WATER HEATER replacement INTERSTAR, INC
2026-07-07 Electrical — 19650 Joy Rd Joy
Owner: SAA··· 🔒
nozel motors ciscuits IB Electric Inc
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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 11588+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-24 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 11,588 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: 2026-09-24. 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 11,588 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 11588 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

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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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