How to check a permit with Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED), and how long approvals actually take by project type. Automated tracking isn't available in Detroit yet — get notified when it launches.
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Live permit data for Detroitisn’t wired up yet — we’re still building the integration with the city portal.
In the meantime, you can or sign up for early access and we’ll notify you when this city goes live.
Enter your project value and days delayed to see the real cost.
Formula: (Project Value × 1% ÷ 30) × Days Delayed. Represents carrying costs, financing, and idle crew time.
* Estimates based on city averages. Actual times vary by project type and workload.
Visit the Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) at https://detroitmi.gov/bseed. That's the only way to check a Detroit permit right now — ClearedNo doesn't offer automated Detroit tracking yet.
Detroit permit timelines vary: Residential repair / addition typically takes 2–5 weeks; New residential build typically takes 6–12 weeks; Commercial build-out typically takes 4–10 weeks; New commercial construction typically takes 10–20 weeks. Actual timelines depend on application completeness and current department workload.
Manually, for now — Detroit has to be checked through the Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) portal. Automated tracking isn't available in Detroit yet. Join the waitlist on this page and we'll email you when it launches.
When a Detroit building permit clears, you have authorization to begin construction. The city won't notify you, so you'll need to watch the portal yourself until automated Detroit monitoring launches.
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