The building department in Cambridge took in 120 permit applications during July 20–26, 2026, compared with 60 over the prior seven days. The count by trade put electrical first at 22 of 120 permits, with 10 trades filing at least once. Against a four-week average of 32, the weekly total represents a +100% change from the period before.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 22 |
| Addition | 18 |
| Building | 17 |
| Gas | 17 |
| HVAC | 16 |
| Plumbing | 15 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 5 |
| New Construction | 4 |
Streets with new filings: Alewife Brook Pkwy, Alewife Pk, Athens St, Austin Pk, Avon Hill St, Avon St, Banks St, Berkshire St and 79 more.
Addresses, owner names, and stated project values for every Cambridge filing this week are on file at masspermits.com.
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