Remodel & addition permits in Detroit, MI: August 2026
510 remodel & addition permits were filed in Detroit, MI in August 2026, 10% fewer than in July (566). The busiest ZIP code was 48235, with 40. Detroit, MI ranked 22nd of the 89 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 47 permits, 9% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (48235, 48224, 48227) held 23% of the permits.
- 505 permits listed a job value; 13% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Monday, August 10, with 43; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $12,357.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 391 |
| April 2026 | 541 |
| May 2026 | 446 |
| June 2026 | 524 |
| July 2026 | 566 |
| August 2026 | 510 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 48235: 40
- 48224: 39
- 48227: 36
- 48228: 34
- 48221: 31
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 47
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 40
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 199
- $10,000 to $50,000: 238
- $50,000 to $250,000: 52
- Over $250,000: 16
Remodel & addition permits in August 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,268
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,801
- Portland, OR: 2,596
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,523
- New York, NY: 2,080
- Columbus, OH: 1,479
- San Francisco, CA: 1,326
- Miami, FL: 1,071
- Austin, TX: 1,057
- San Diego, CA: 947
- Boston, MA: 894
- Sacramento County, CA: 793
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Source: Data: City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, Detroit Open Data. Permits filed 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31, counted by filing date.