Detroit Roofing Permits & Project Research

9,359 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 9,359 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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2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$35,000 1109 W Lantz St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$12,000 18625 Revere St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 16519 Lawton St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$17,132 12410 Barlow St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$23,223 19303 Fenmore St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$11,244 5800 Ogden St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$14,000 5719 Balfour Rd Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 13593 Wisconsin St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$31,647 405 E Grand Blvd
Owner: LEW··· 🔒
Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$14,739 18604 Gruebner St Alterations (Basement / Crawl space Waterproofing and interior alteration in the… —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$13,956 1744 Seyburn St Exterior renovations (roofing) per (HDC2026-00650) and documents. (Subject to fi… —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$11,456 12745 Santa Rosa Dr Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as… —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$6,500 4028 Tuxedo St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$4,950 15379 Princeton St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 11816 Christy St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$12,050 9604 Longacre St Exterior alterations (replacing roof and Gutters) as per documents. (Subject to … Re-roof —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$5,000 19950 Ohio St Exterior alterations (ROOF) per document (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$9,612 20496 Mark Twain St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$7,000 3499 Cadillac Blvd Remove & replace Roof to Code per documents. Subject to Field Approval. replacement Re-roof —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$18,871 18506 Cherrylawn St Install basement waterproofing system (house) and concrete stabilization at gara… —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$18,568 14519 Longacre St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$26,950 270 E Ferry St Per HDC2026-00524, Remove and replace Roof to Code per plans. Subject to Field A… replacement Re-roof —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$23,912 3411 Charlevoix St Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as… —
2026-11-02 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$18,500 14007 Freeland St Exterior alterations (replacing roof and Gutters) as per documents. (Subject to … Re-roof —
2026-11-01 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$5,000 5582 Radnor St Non-structural work scope: Damp Water proofing, Doors (4), Gutters, Interior fra… —
2026-10-31 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$4,000 1071 W Lantz St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-31 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$9,500 20003 Schoenherr St Non-structural work scope: Doors (2), Gutters, Interior wall, Porches, Roofing, … —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$15,953 20460 Audrey St Non-structural work scope: Damp Water proofing —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$10,918 18935 Hubbell St Non-structural work scope: Damp Water proofing —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$11,481 10340 Tireman Ave Alterations (Basement Waterproofing and interior alteration in the basement.) as… —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$15,228 9391 Northlawn St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$8,500 14520 Penrod St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$24,482 8220 Cheyenne St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$2,500 9233 Camley St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$2,500 2014 Oakdale St Non-structural work scope: Gutters —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$19,260 6231 W Outer Dr
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 176 E Nevada St Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
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 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 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$3,000 14734 Flanders St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, 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
$5,892 12154 Whithorn St Exterior alterations (gutters) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$9,999 8579 Canyon Ave Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$5,057 13036 Jane St Exterior alterations (gutters) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$22,950 20084 Canterbury Rd Non-structural work scope: Roofing —
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
$3,000 16224 Cherrylawn St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-10-28 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$22,367 19351 Biltmore St Non-structural work scope: Gutters, Roofing —
2026-10-28 Roofing
Source type: Alteration
$24,797 14988 E State Fair St Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… Re-roof —
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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 9,359+ 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.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

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

Who appears in Detroit permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 9,359 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 9,359 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 9,359 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 find leads in Detroit by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a public record includes them; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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Detroit permit & owner data, by use case

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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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