Building Permits in Detroit, Michigan

Access 44,303 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.

44,303
Total permits
6,009
Last 12 months
426
Last 30 days
Apr 13, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Roofing
1,069
Renovation
353
Fire alarm
166
Foundation
138
Solar
134
Addition
124
New construction
71
Electrical
55
Interior remodel
46
Fence
25

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-13RES2026-0102419374 Runyon StRoofingExterior alterations (Roof/gutters) per document
2026-04-13BLD2026-0043615605 Mack AveOther15601 Mack Legal. Change of Use to Office to Code in 15605 Mack only per plans. Su...
2026-04-13BLD2026-002953204 Gladstone StOtherExterior & interior alterations to Code per plans. Subject to Field Approval.
2026-04-13RES2026-0106719160 Canterbury RdOtherInterior wall coverings, including drywall and plaster
2026-04-13RES2025-037353244 Northwestern StOtherInterior/Exterior alterations (Due to Fire damage) per documents
2026-04-13BLD2025-0291217181 Birchcrest DrNew constructionConstruct New 2 Story 23 Unit (1 Bed/1 Bath) Multi-Family Dwelling & Site Work...
2026-04-13RES2026-007973960 W Seven MileOtherExterior alterations (42 window replacements and 4 doors) as per documents.
2026-04-13RES2025-0394014539 Glastonbury AveOtherExterior renovations per documents & (HDC2026-00040)
2026-04-13BLD2026-005803300 Breckenridge StOtherCHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN (HRD-NBP PROJECT)
2026-04-13BLD2026-0054912001 E Warren AveRoofingExterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents.

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?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 April 13, 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 1,000 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.

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