Work across 15 different trades pushed the permit count in Dorchester to 108 for the week of August 10–16, 2026. Permits touched 79 streets, and the most common trade was electrical, listed on 34 of 108 filings. That's -14% compared with the prior week, when the count was 126.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 34 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Roofing | 11 |
| Plumbing | 8 |
| HVAC | 8 |
| Solar | 5 |
| Demolition | 3 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Alexander St, Alpha Rd, Armandine St, Ashmont St, Aspinwall Rd, Auckland St, Bailey St and 71 more.
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