This page is the filing history for Dorchester - what was filed, week by week. For what is being filed right now, see Dorchester permit activity.
MassPermits holds 868 Dorchester building permits spanning 2026-07-09 to 2026-09-02, across 8 trades.
Of 868 Dorchester permits on record, 853 declare a project value. The median is $10,000 and the largest is $8,999,858.
| Week starting | Permits | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | 54 | |
| 2026-07-13 | 106 | |
| 2026-07-20 | 90 | |
| 2026-07-27 | 119 | |
| 2026-08-03 | 126 | |
| 2026-08-10 | 112 | |
| 2026-08-17 | 107 | |
| 2026-08-24 | 105 |
Trade mix across every Dorchester permit on record.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 256 |
| HVAC | 93 |
| Roofing | 92 |
| Plumbing | 88 |
| Other | 60 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 56 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 49 |
| Solar | 44 |
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