Municipal records show 208 building permits filed in Boston during the week of July 13–19, 2026. Filed work spanned 13 trades and 83 streets; electrical projects were the most numerous, at 86 of 208. That figure compares with 227 the week before, a difference of -8%.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 86 |
| Plumbing | 38 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 15 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 13 |
| HVAC | 12 |
| Roofing | 11 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 7 |
| Gas | 6 |
Streets with new filings: A St, Anderson St, Appleton St, Arlington St, Atlantic Av, Avery St, Babcock St, Beach St and 75 more.
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