Permits filed in Boston for the week of September 28 – October 4, 2026: 260, versus 188 the week prior. Among the 260 filings, electrical was the leader with 137, and the work reached addresses on 85 streets. Against a four-week average of 177, the weekly total represents a +38% change from the period before.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 137 |
| Plumbing | 30 |
| HVAC | 22 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 20 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 16 |
| Roofing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Demolition | 5 |
Streets with new filings: Appleton St, Arch St, Arlington St, Atlantic Av, Autumn St, Babbitt St, Babcock St, Bay State Rd and 77 more.
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