Dorchester closed the week of August 24–30, 2026 with 105 permit filings. That total compares with a four-week average of 116. Trade activity spanned 15 categories, led by electrical at 26 of 105. Set against the previous week's 107, that amounts to a -2% swing.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 26 |
| Plumbing | 13 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| HVAC | 9 |
| Gas | 9 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 5 |
| Deck/Porch | 5 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Alban St, Allston St, Angell St, Atherstone St, Auckland St, Auriga St, Ballou Av and 68 more.
From electrical work to the rest of the list, the Dorchester permits are recorded at masspermits.com with addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them.
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