Dorchester recorded 115 building permits during the week of September 28 – October 4, 2026. A breakdown by trade puts electrical on top with 35 of 115 permits; 14 trades appeared in the records. Set against the previous week's 128, that amounts to a -10% swing.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 35 |
| Plumbing | 19 |
| HVAC | 13 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 9 |
| Roofing | 9 |
| Solar | 7 |
| Deck/Porch | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Alban St, Annapolis St, Barry St, Bateswell Rd, Beaumont St, Bellflower St, Bentham Rd and 76 more.
The week's numbers summarize a longer list; Dorchester contractors can read that list, address by address, at masspermits.com.
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