Build Siren tracks building permit activity in Novi, Oakland County and delivers it to local contractors as a daily, trade-filtered report — the exact project address, the permit description, the estimated value where Novi records it, whether a contractor is named, and a Premium / Strong / Usable lead score.
Permit activity in Novi
Novi is one of the fastest-growing cities in the metro, with active new residential subdivisions plus ongoing Twelve Mile and Grand River commercial development — which means both new-construction sub-bid opportunities and a growing base of newer homes.
What contractors use Novi permit data for
- Roofing — Novi re-roof and tear-off permits (roofing leads)
- HVAC — furnace and A/C changeouts, commercial rooftop units (HVAC leads)
- Plumbing — water heaters, sewer and water service, repipes (plumbing leads)
- Electrical — panel upgrades, generators, EV chargers (electrical leads)
- Remodeling — kitchens, baths, basements, additions (remodeling leads)
- General contractors — new builds, additions, commercial build-outs (GC leads)
How to look up a building permit in Novi
Novi’s Community Development and Building Division uses an online portal; issued permits are public records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Build Siren monitors Novi along with every other Oakland County community at once, so new permits reach you without checking portals yourself.
Nearby cities we cover
Farmington Hills · the Northville and Wixom area — see all coverage areas.
Novi permit leads FAQ
Are Novi building permits public record?
Yes. Building permits filed with Michigan municipalities are public records available under the Michigan FOIA. Build Siren aggregates them so you do not have to file requests.
How fast will I see new Novi permits?
New activity is included in the next weekday morning’s report.
Can I get only Novi, not the whole county?
Yes — single-city territories are available. Availability is limited per trade.
What does it cost?
One trade starts at $99/month. See pricing.
Request Novi access — from $99/month. Call (248) 290-8979.