After 187 filings a week earlier, Boston logged 102 building permits during August 31 – September 6, 2026. Jobs classified as electrical made up 40 of the 102 filings, part of a mix that included 15 trades. Against a four-week average of 192, the weekly total represents a -45% change from the period before.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 40 |
| Plumbing | 20 |
| HVAC | 8 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 7 |
| Roofing | 7 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 6 |
| Gas | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Streets with new filings: Appleton St, Atlantic Av, Bay State Rd, Beacon St, Bellingham Pl, Berkeley St, Blackstone St, Blackwood St and 50 more.
Property addresses, ownership, and declared values accompany every entry in the Boston permit file maintained for contractors at masspermits.com.
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