Contractors pulled 168 permits in Boston over the week of August 3–9, 2026, a -26% change from the previous week. The count by trade put electrical first at 90 of 168 permits, with 14 trades filing at least once. For context, Boston has averaged 210 permits a week over the past month; the prior week's total was 227.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 90 |
| Plumbing | 30 |
| HVAC | 11 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 6 |
| Gas | 5 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 5 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 5 |
| Roofing | 4 |
Streets with new filings: Ashburton Pl, Atlantic Av, Avery St, Babcock St, Battery St, Beach St, Beacon St, Bedford St and 61 more.
The week's numbers summarize a longer list; Boston contractors can read that list, address by address, at masspermits.com.
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