Weekly permit insights

Detroit Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Detroit, MI, computed from PermitStack permit aggregation — 15 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-06-05), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-06-05

Permits this period
15
Trades tracked
1
Period ending
2026-06-05

Weekly trend: Mar 14: 75 · Mar 21: 82 · Mar 28: 112 · Apr 4: 87 · Apr 11: 133 · Apr 18: 147 · Apr 25: 99 · May 2: 21 · May 9: 0 · May 16: 0 · May 23: 0 · May 30: 15

Permits by trade in Detroit

TradeThis periodShare
Roofing16.7%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Detroit building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Detroit's building permits from PermitStack permit aggregation every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Detroit building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Detroit overview is free to browse — total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Detroit?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Detroit's permit data come from?

Official public records from PermitStack permit aggregation, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.