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August 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Grand Rapids— updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Grand Rapids, MI issued 658 building permits in August 2026. The most active zip code was 49504 with 142 permits. Residential Mechanical Safety Inspection: 1-15 Dwellings was the top permit type, making up 16% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
658
vs. prior month
—
0 last month
Most active zip
49504
142 permits
Top permit type
Residential Mechanical Safety Inspection: 1-15 Dwellings
16% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — August 2026

49504
142
49503
138
49507
112
49505
89
49506
83
49508
32
49546
22
49534
17
49525
14
49512
6

Permits by type

August 2026 · Grand Rapids, MI

Residential Mechanical Safety Inspection: 1-15 Dwellings
107 (16%)
Mechanical Permit - 1-2 Family
88 (13%)
Water-Sewer Inspection and Tap Permit
86 (13%)
Plumbing Permit - 1-2 Family
58 (9%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family Re-Roof or Re-Side
54 (8%)
Electrical Permit - 1-2 Family
41 (6%)
Mechanical Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family
29 (4%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family Remodel or Repair
26 (4%)
Water-Sewer Review Permit (Connection Permit)
23 (3%)
Plumbing Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family
21 (3%)
Temp Occupancy of Right-of-Way Permit - Construction Staging, etc.
20 (3%)
Fence Permit
18 (3%)
Electrical Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family
16 (2%)
Residential Driveway Permit
10 (2%)
Electrical Permit - Fire Alarm Only
6 (1%)
Sidewalk Permit
6 (1%)
Sign Permit
6 (1%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family New or Addition
5 (1%)
Building Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family Renovation (Interior & Exterior)
5 (1%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family Deck or Pool
3 (0%)
Building Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family Re-Roof or Re-Side
3 (0%)
Land Use Permit - Building or Parking Lot
3 (0%)
Mechanical Permit - Fire Sprinkler Only
3 (0%)
New or Changed Address
3 (0%)
Residential Accessory Structure Permit
3 (0%)
Utility Permit - Metro Act or Franchise or Micro-Cell
3 (0%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family Garage or Shed
2 (0%)
Encroachment Permit - Ongoing Use of Right-of-Way
2 (0%)
Residential Mechanical Safety Inspection: 16+ Dwellings
2 (0%)
Backyard Recreational Fire Renewal
1 (0%)
Building Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family New or Addition
1 (0%)
Change of Use Permit - Without Construction
1 (0%)
Mechanical Permit - CO2
1 (0%)
Recreational Fire Permit
1 (0%)
Temporary Use Permit - Private Property, Sidewalk Seating, ArtPrize Installation
1 (0%)

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