Remodel & addition permits in Detroit, MI: September 2026
493 remodel & addition permits were filed in Detroit, MI in September 2026, 3% fewer than in August (510). The busiest ZIP code was 48221, with 58. Detroit, MI ranked 22nd of the 83 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was commercial remodels & build-outs: 38 permits, 8% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (48221, 48219, 48235) held 25% of the permits.
- 488 permits listed a job value; 11% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, September 8, with 38; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $12,958.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | 541 |
| May 2026 | 446 |
| June 2026 | 524 |
| July 2026 | 566 |
| August 2026 | 510 |
| September 2026 | 493 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 48221: 58
- 48219: 34
- 48235: 33
- 48227: 27
- 48205: 26
Kinds of work
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 38
- Home remodels: 30
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 188
- $10,000 to $50,000: 247
- $50,000 to $250,000: 39
- Over $250,000: 14
Remodel & addition permits in September 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,661
- Portland, OR: 2,717
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,638
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,533
- New York, NY: 2,284
- Columbus, OH: 1,491
- San Francisco, CA: 1,257
- Miami, FL: 1,114
- Austin, TX: 1,023
- Boston, MA: 892
- Loudoun County, VA: 881
- Pittsburgh, PA: 796
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Source: Data: City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, Detroit Open Data. Permits filed 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-30, counted by filing date.