City building permits · Jun 2026
Detroit Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Detroit, Michigan — 90 units in Jun 2026, 1,975 over the last 12 months — latest month -83.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 40 | 44.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 12 | 13.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 38 | 42.2% |
| All units | 90 | 100% |
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Detroit building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Detroit, Michigan?+
90 new residential units were authorized in Detroit in Jun 2026, and 1,975 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Detroit permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 40 single-family and 38 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 55.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Detroit's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.