Municipal records show 107 building permits filed in Dorchester during the week of August 17–23, 2026. Top trade: electrical, with 31 of 107 filings. In all, 14 trades were active. For context, Dorchester has averaged 112 permits a week over the past month; the prior week's total was 112.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 31 |
| Roofing | 15 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 9 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 9 |
| HVAC | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Plumbing | 7 |
| Deck/Porch | 5 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Ashmont St, Atherstone St, Auckland St, Barna Rd, Bird St, Blue Hill Av, Boston St and 70 more.
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