This page is the filing history for Boston - what was filed, week by week. For what is being filed right now, see Boston permit activity.
MassPermits holds 1,568 Boston building permits spanning 2026-07-09 to 2026-09-02, across 8 trades.
Of 1,568 Boston permits on record, 1,563 declare a project value. The median is $16,000 and the largest is $22,160,062.
| Week starting | Permits | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | 85 | |
| 2026-07-13 | 208 | |
| 2026-07-20 | 179 | |
| 2026-07-27 | 227 | |
| 2026-08-03 | 196 | |
| 2026-08-10 | 165 | |
| 2026-08-17 | 219 | |
| 2026-08-24 | 187 |
Trade mix across every Boston permit on record.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 704 |
| Plumbing | 242 |
| HVAC | 135 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 108 |
| Roofing | 67 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 65 |
| Gas | 47 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 47 |
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