City building permits · Jul 2026
Detroit Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Detroit, Michigan — 120 units in Jul 2026, 1,908 over the last 12 months — latest month -35.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 21 | 17.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 18.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 77 | 64.2% |
| All units | 120 | 100% |
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Detroit building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Detroit, Michigan?+
120 new residential units were authorized in Detroit in Jul 2026, and 1,908 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Detroit permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 21 single-family and 77 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 82.5% 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.