The building department in Methuen took in 102 permit applications during July 20–26, 2026, compared with 40 over the prior seven days. The count by trade put addition first at 22 of 102 permits, with 9 trades filing at least once. The weekly figure shifted +155% from the previous period; the four-week norm is 26.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Addition | 22 |
| Building | 20 |
| Electrical | 17 |
| Gas | 16 |
| Plumbing | 12 |
| Solar | 6 |
| HVAC | 6 |
| Pool/Spa | 2 |
Streets with new filings: Aberdeen Rd, Alpine Ave, Anderson Dr, Argilla Rd, Ashland Ave, Bates St, Bay State Rd, Blueberry Ln and 64 more.
Contractors can review any single Methuen filing, including its address, owner, and value, through the record kept at masspermits.com.
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