Contractors pulled 178 permits in Boston over the week of July 20–26, 2026, a -14% change from the previous week. Permits touched 77 streets, and the most common trade was electrical, listed on 94 of 178 filings. The prior week's count was 208; the four-week average stands at 205.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 94 |
| Plumbing | 19 |
| HVAC | 18 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 17 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 6 |
| Demolition | 5 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 5 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 4 |
Streets with new filings: Atlantic Av, Avery St, Beach St, Beacon St, Blackfan Ci, Blackfan St, Boston Wharf Rd, Boylston St and 69 more.
Contractors can review any single Boston filing, including its address, owner, and value, through the record kept at masspermits.com.
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