Remodel & addition permits in Detroit, MI: July 2026
566 remodel & addition permits were filed in Detroit, MI in July 2026, 8% more than in June (524). The busiest ZIP code was 48221, with 59. Detroit, MI ranked 19th 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: 45 permits, 8% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (48221, 48219, 48235) held 25% of the permits.
- 561 permits listed a job value; 12% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Friday, July 24, with 42; Fridays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $11,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 355 |
| March 2026 | 391 |
| April 2026 | 541 |
| May 2026 | 446 |
| June 2026 | 524 |
| July 2026 | 566 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 48221: 59
- 48219: 43
- 48235: 39
- 48234: 34
- 48214: 31
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 45
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 43
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 258
- $10,000 to $50,000: 233
- $50,000 to $250,000: 44
- Over $250,000: 26
Remodel & addition permits in July 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,079
- Portland, OR: 2,821
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,710
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,603
- New York, NY: 2,209
- San Francisco, CA: 1,495
- Columbus, OH: 1,476
- Austin, TX: 1,100
- Miami, FL: 1,088
- San Diego, CA: 1,011
- Boston, MA: 977
- San Diego County, CA: 890
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Source: Data: City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, Detroit Open Data. Permits filed 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-31, counted by filing date.