Remodel & addition permits in Detroit, MI: April 2026
541 remodel & addition permits were filed in Detroit, MI in April 2026, 38% more than in March (391). The busiest ZIP code was 48221, with 36. Detroit, MI ranked 20th of the 90 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 66 permits, 12% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (48221, 48219, 48224) held 20% of the permits.
- 539 permits listed a job value; 12% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, April 14, with 51; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $12,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 470 |
| December 2025 | 416 |
| January 2026 | 308 |
| February 2026 | 355 |
| March 2026 | 391 |
| April 2026 | 541 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 48221: 36
- 48219: 35
- 48224: 35
- 48235: 34
- 48234: 32
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 66
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 43
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 211
- $10,000 to $50,000: 262
- $50,000 to $250,000: 46
- Over $250,000: 20
Remodel & addition permits in April 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,138
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,865
- Portland, OR: 2,744
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,670
- New York, NY: 2,143
- San Francisco, CA: 1,740
- Columbus, OH: 1,490
- Miami, FL: 1,159
- Austin, TX: 1,120
- San Diego, CA: 974
- Boston, MA: 853
- San Diego County, CA: 842
Remodel & addition permits in Detroit, MI this week · Next month
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Source: Data: City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, Detroit Open Data. Permits filed 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30, counted by filing date.