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Building Permits in Detroit, Michigan

Access 44,740 building permits issued in Detroit, Michigan through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Detroit open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

44,740
Total permits
5,495
Last 12 months
15
Last 30 days
-98%
vs same period prior year
Jun 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
3,258
Roofing
987
Solar
120
Addition
102
New construction
67
Renovation
65
Foundation
60
Electrical
46
Plumbing
16
Fire alarm
7

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Detroit, Michigan. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-05RES2026-0187418891 Fenelon StRenovationInterior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) per documents
2026-06-05RES2026-0186919377 Strasburg StRoofingExterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents.
2026-05-04RES2026-0137916922 Prairie StInterior remodelInterior/Exterior alterations as per documents.
2026-05-04RES2026-010378274 Minock StPlumbingSCOPE OF WORK: Exterior Alterations (Basement Egress Window, Excavation/Back Fill,...
2026-05-04BLD2024-003712627 Farnsworth StOtherCHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN
2026-05-04RES2026-013823324 Calvert StInterior remodelExterior alterations (F-porch) per documents.
2026-05-04RES2026-012894697 Bewick StInterior remodelExterior alterations (18 window replacements) as per documents.
2026-05-04RES2026-0105613977 Indiana StRoofingSCOPE OF WORK: Fire Repair (NO Insurance/Escrow) with Extensive Interior and Exter...
2026-05-04RES2026-003762127 Merrick StOtherInterior/Exterior alterations per documents
2026-05-04BLD2026-006032053 Hyde Park RdInterior remodelExterior renovations (entry door) per provided documents. (Subject to field approv...

Access Detroit permit data via API

Query Detroit, Michigan permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Detroit permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Detroit&state=MI&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Detroit permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Detroit open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Detroit data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Detroit, Michigan was issued on June 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Detroit permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Detroit permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Detroit permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Detroit building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Detroit, Michigan is 12 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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