Detroit, MI Building Permit History

Search any address in Detroit to see the complete building permit history, what work was done, who did it, how much it cost, and the current permit status. Free and instant.

Detroit Permit Data at a Glance

33,260
Permits on File
25,988
Addresses Searched
$2,449
Avg Permit Fee

Most-permitted addresses in Detroit

Addresses with the most building permits on file. Click to see full permit history.

What You Can Find in Detroit Permit Records

Each permit record from Detroit includes:

  • Permit number, the official tracking number
  • Type of work, new construction, renovation, demolition, electrical, plumbing, etc.
  • Issue date, when the permit was approved

Data source: City Open Data Portal (Socrata). Updated in real-time.

How to Look Up Building Permits in Detroit

  1. 1 Enter a street address in Detroit, MI above.
  2. 2 We query Detroit's official permit database in real-time.
  3. 3 See every permit on file, type of work, cost, contractor, and status.

Why Look Up Permit History in Detroit?

  • Buying a home in Detroit? Check if past renovations were properly permitted before you close.
  • Planning a project? See what permits neighbors pulled for similar work in Detroit.
  • Vetting a contractor? See which contractors have active permits in Detroit.
  • Selling your home? Verify all past work was properly permitted before listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter any street address in Detroit, MI in the search box above. PermitMint queries the official Detroit permit database in real-time and shows you every building permit on file.

Yes, completely free. Detroit publishes permit records through their official open data portal. No sign-up required.

Data is queried in real-time from Detroit's official portal. Most cities update daily. Results cache for 24 hours, then refresh automatically.

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