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November 2026 Building Permits

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

Grand Rapids, MI issued 727 building permits in November 2026, down 62% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 49503 with 200 permits. Residential Mechanical Safety Inspection: 1-15 Dwellings was the top permit type, making up 18% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
727
vs. prior month
-62%
1,902 last month
Most active zip
49503
200 permits
Top permit type
Residential Mechanical Safety Inspection: 1-15 Dwellings
18% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — November 2026

49503
200
49505
130
49504
129
49507
116
49506
76
49508
26
49546
23
49525
15
49512
4
49534
4

Permits by type

November 2026 · Grand Rapids, MI

Residential Mechanical Safety Inspection: 1-15 Dwellings
134 (18%)
Mechanical Permit - 1-2 Family
108 (15%)
Water-Sewer Inspection and Tap Permit
62 (9%)
Electrical Permit - 1-2 Family
59 (8%)
Mechanical Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family
47 (6%)
Plumbing Permit - 1-2 Family
47 (6%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family Re-Roof or Re-Side
44 (6%)
Electrical Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family
32 (4%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family Remodel or Repair
30 (4%)
Plumbing Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family
28 (4%)
Water-Sewer Review Permit (Connection Permit)
25 (3%)
Temp Occupancy of Right-of-Way Permit - Construction Staging, etc.
18 (2%)
Utility Permit - Metro Act or Franchise or Micro-Cell
13 (2%)
Building Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family Renovation (Interior & Exterior)
12 (2%)
Fence Permit
12 (2%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family New or Addition
8 (1%)
Sign Permit
8 (1%)
Electrical Permit - Fire Alarm Only
7 (1%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family Deck or Pool
5 (1%)
Sidewalk Permit
4 (1%)
Backyard Recreational Fire Renewal
3 (0%)
Industrial Stormwater Program Survey Renewal
3 (0%)
Residential Mechanical Safety Inspection: 16+ Dwellings
3 (0%)
Building Permit - Commercial or 3+ Family Re-Roof or Re-Side
2 (0%)
Land Use Permit - Building or Parking Lot
2 (0%)
Residential Accessory Structure Permit
2 (0%)
Building Permit - 1-2 Family Garage or Shed
1 (0%)
Change of Use Permit - Without Construction
1 (0%)
Demolition Permit - Complete Structure
1 (0%)
Fire Operational Event Permit
1 (0%)
Land Use Permit - Soil Erosion Control in Right-of-Way
1 (0%)
Mechanical Permit - Fire Sprinkler Only
1 (0%)
New or Changed Address
1 (0%)
Recreational Fire Permit
1 (0%)
Temporary Use Permit - Private Property, Sidewalk Seating, ArtPrize Installation
1 (0%)

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