Week-over-week permit volume in Cambridge moved -1%, with 157 filings recorded during October 12–18, 2026. Filed work spanned 16 trades and 104 streets; electrical projects were the most numerous, at 44 of 157. This week's total sits alongside 159 from the week before and a four-week average of 176.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 44 |
| Plumbing | 29 |
| HVAC | 18 |
| Gas | 17 |
| Roofing | 12 |
| Addition | 9 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 8 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 6 |
Streets with new filings: Alewife Pk, Allston St, Arlington St, Arrow St, Ash Street Pl, Avon Hill St, Unit A, Banks St, Bellis Cir and 96 more.
The week's numbers summarize a longer list; Cambridge contractors can read that list, address by address, at masspermits.com.
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