City building permits · May 2026
Detroit Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Detroit, Michigan — 42 units in May 2026, 2,441 over the last 12 months — latest month -74.9% vs. a year earlier.
42
Units (latest month)
20
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,978,421
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,441 units permitted · latest month -74.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 47.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 18 | 42.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 9.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 42 | 100% |
Detroit building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Detroit, Michigan?+
42 new residential units were authorized in Detroit in May 2026, and 2,441 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Detroit permitting?+
In May 2026, 20 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 52.4% 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.