Detroit Solar Permits & Property Data

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11,189 indexed permits · 12,748 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Newest permit 2026-09-19

PermitGrab tracks 11,189 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-09-19. 12,748 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-28.

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2026-09-10 Solar $3,057 336 Drexel St Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… solar Solar PV
2026-09-10 Solar 2048 14th St
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
1-LOCHINVAR SWR200N LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. solar Solar PV PARKER-ARNTZ PLUMBING & HEATING
2026-09-08 Solar $18,000 2299 Pingree St Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… solar Solar PV
2026-09-08 Solar $29,164 15652 Rossini Dr
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Subject to Fi… solar Solar PV
2026-08-30 Solar $16,949 17625 Hoover St Install rooftop solar panels per provided plans and documents. (Subject to field… solar Solar PV
2026-08-25 Solar $18,495 14125 Rutherford St Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Subject to Fi… solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 6175 3rd St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
B7 - Install steam boiler solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 2799 W Grand Blvd
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
Direct replacement of (6) steam flanged isolation gate valves. #60 steam at loca… solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 6175 3rd St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
B2 - Install heating water boiler solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 6175 3rd St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
B6 - Install steam boiler solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 6175 3rd St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
B3 - Install heating water boiler solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 6175 3rd St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
B8 - Install steam boiler solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 6175 3rd St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
B1 - Install heating water boiler solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 6175 3rd St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
B5 - Install steam boiler solar Solar PV
2026-08-24 Solar 6175 3rd St
Owner: HEN··· 🔒
B4 - Install heating water boiler solar Solar PV
2026-08-21 Solar $29,717 14005 Vassar Ave Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Subject to Fi… solar Solar PV
2026-08-05 Solar $3,491 438 Saint Antoine St Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Subject to Field Approv… solar Solar PV
2026-08-03 Solar 1555 Cortland St Install (Ground Mounted Solar Panels) per plans and documents. (Subject to field… solar Solar PV
2026-08-03 Solar 1559 Cortland St Install (Ground Mounted Solar Panels) per provided plans and documents. (Subject… solar Solar PV
2026-08-03 Solar 1551 Cortland St Exterior alterations (Ground Mount Solar Panels) as per documents. (Separate tra… solar Solar PV
2026-08-03 Solar 4435 Brandon St Install solar panels on pavilion rooftop per provided plans & documents. (Subjec… solar Solar PV
2026-08-03 Solar 1575 Cortland St Exterior alterations (Ground Solar Panels) per documents. (Subject to Field Appr… solar Solar PV
2026-07-20 Solar 20101 Hoover St 20101 Hoover
Owner: FUN··· 🔒
LIQUID OXYGEN VESSEL - NSTALL (1) VERTICAL VESSEL, MODEL VCS-1500, SERIAL NO. 11… PURVIS & FOSTER, INC
2026-07-20 Solar 20101 Hoover St 20101 Hoover
Owner: FUN··· 🔒
LIQUID ARGON VESSEL - INSTALL (1) VERTICAL TANK, SERIAL NO. 1071021061/1, USED F… PURVIS & FOSTER, INC
2026-07-20 Solar 20101 Hoover St 20101 Hoover
Owner: FUN··· 🔒
GAS MIXER VESSEL 2 - INSTALL (1) HORIZONTAL TANK PURVIS & FOSTER, INC
2026-07-20 Solar 20101 Hoover St 20101 Hoover
Owner: FUN··· 🔒
GAS MIXER VESSEL 1 - NSTALL (1) HORIZONTAL TANK PURVIS & FOSTER, INC
2026-07-14 Solar 18430 Bretton Dr Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Subject to Fi… solar Solar PV
2026-07-13 Solar 19475 Monica St 19475 Monica Exterior alterations (Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Separate trades permits… solar
2026-07-09 Solar 20201 Redfern St Exterior alterations (21-Solar Panels Roof) per documents. (Subject to Field App… solar Solar PV
2026-06-30 Solar $1,020 18920 Beland St Beland Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Separate trad… solar
2026-06-29 Solar 13726 Pembroke Ave Pembroke
Owner: DET··· 🔒
BOILER *CITY NUMBER DT-B020165 / NB *6431 NO.1 REPLACED 96-3"X12 GA. SA-178 GR.B… KAREN FOSTER-FLISNIK
2026-06-29 Solar 8120 E Jefferson Ave Jefferson
Owner: FAR··· 🔒
BOILER - CITY *18074 / NB *5142 NO.2 LEFT HAND BOILER REPLACED 1-3" BOILER TUBE,… KAREN FOSTER-FLISNIK
2026-06-25 Solar 1346 Broadway St Broadway
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
1 OF 3 NEW BOILER INSTALLATIONS AT HARVARD SQUARE. CONTI
2026-06-25 Solar 1346 Broadway St Broadway
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
3 OF 3 NEW BOILER INSTALLATIONS AT HARVARD SQUARE. CONTI
2026-06-25 Solar 1346 Broadway St Broadway
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
2 OF 3 NEW BOILER INSTALLATIONS AT HARVARD SQUARE. CONTI
2026-06-23 Solar 2701 Fenkell St Fenkell Install roof mounted solar panels per provided plans and documents. (Subject to … solar
2026-06-23 Solar 2031 Central St Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Subject to Fi… solar Solar PV
2026-06-22 Solar 295 Marlborough St Install rooftop solar panels per plans & documents. (Subject to field approval.) solar Solar PV
2026-06-22 Solar 6418 Julian St Install rooftop solar panels per plans & documents. (Subject to field approval.) solar Solar PV
2026-06-16 Solar 18651 Mack Ave Mack
Owner: CAT··· 🔒
DT-B020903 NB# 443903 INSTALLING LOCHINVAR CFN1802 MODEL # CFN1802PM, SERIAL # 2… CATALFIO PARTNERSHIP
2026-06-11 Solar 2585 Grove St Grove
Owner: DET··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF A NEW HOT WATER HEATING PLANT (BOILERS (2 OF 2)) TO SERVE THE HE… R.W. Mead & Sons, Inc.
2026-06-11 Solar 2585 Grove St Grove
Owner: DET··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF A NEW HOT WATER HEATING PLANT (BOILERS (1 OF 2)) TO SERVE THE HE… R.W. Mead & Sons, Inc.
2026-06-11 Solar 8093 Elgin St Elgin
Owner: FRE··· 🔒
REMOVAL OF OLD BOILER WITH NEW REPLACEMENT AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Solar 8082 Lyford St Lyford
Owner: BUT··· 🔒
REMOVAL OF OLD BOILER WITH NEW REPLACEMENT AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-11 Solar 8081 Dubay St Dubay
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
REMOVAL OF OLD BOILER WITH NEW REPLACEMENT AIR DOCTORS HEATING & COOLING
2026-06-02 Solar $1,080 18984 Warrington Dr Warrington Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Separate trad… solar
2026-05-27 Solar 1567 Cortland St Exterior alterations (Ground Mount Solar Panels) as per documents. (Separate tra… solar Solar PV
2026-05-27 Solar 1571 Cortland St Exterior alterations (Ground Solar Panels) per documents. (Subject to Field Appr… solar Solar PV
2026-05-27 Solar 1545 Cortland St Exterior alterations (Ground mount Solar Panels) as per documents. (Separate tra… solar Solar PV
2026-05-27 Solar 1563 Cortland St Exterior alterations (Ground Mount Solar Panels) as per documents. (Separate tra… solar Solar PV
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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 11189+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-19 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 11,189 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 2026-09-19. Newest permit date: 2026-09-19. 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 11,189 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 11189 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?

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.

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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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