Access 44,725 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.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Detroit, Michigan. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | RES2026-01385 | 20179 Pinehurst St | Roofing | Exterior alterations (replacing roof) as per documents. |
| 2026-05-04 | RES2026-01379 | 16922 Prairie St | Interior remodel | Interior/Exterior alterations as per documents. |
| 2026-05-04 | BLD2026-00603 | 2053 Hyde Park Rd | Interior remodel | Exterior renovations (entry door) per provided documents. (Subject to field approv... |
| 2026-05-04 | RES2026-01037 | 8274 Minock St | Plumbing | SCOPE OF WORK: Exterior Alterations (Basement Egress Window, Excavation/Back Fill,... |
| 2026-05-04 | BLD2024-00371 | 2627 Farnsworth St | Other | CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN GARDEN PER PLOT PLAN |
| 2026-05-04 | RES2026-01382 | 3324 Calvert St | Interior remodel | Exterior alterations (F-porch) per documents. |
| 2026-05-04 | RES2026-01056 | 13977 Indiana St | Roofing | SCOPE OF WORK: Fire Repair (NO Insurance/Escrow) with Extensive Interior and Exter... |
| 2026-05-04 | RES2026-01289 | 4697 Bewick St | Interior remodel | Exterior alterations (18 window replacements) as per documents. |
| 2026-05-04 | RES2026-00376 | 2127 Merrick St | Other | Interior/Exterior alterations per documents |
| 2026-05-02 | BLD2026-00418 | 1938 Franklin St | Solar | Relocate existing solar array from flat to pitched roof |
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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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.
Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Detroit, Michigan was issued on May 4, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.
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.
Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.
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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