For the week of October 19–25, 2026, the permit count in Boston stood at 11. The prior week produced 13. Top trade: electrical, with 6 of 11 filings. In all, 5 trades were active. Recent weeks have averaged 17 permits; this week's count marks a -15% change from the seven days prior.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 6 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 2 |
| Demolition | 1 |
| New Construction | 1 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Chestnut St, Commonwealth Av, Federal St, Leon St, Longwood Av, Mount Vernon St, Shattuck St, Summer St.
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