The building department in New Bedford took in 66 permit applications during July 20–26, 2026, compared with 29 over the prior seven days. The largest share of the week's 66 permits went to electrical work, 20 in all, and job sites were spread across 44 streets. Against a four-week average of 9, the weekly total represents a +128% change from the period before.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 20 |
| Building | 18 |
| Gas | 11 |
| Plumbing | 10 |
| HVAC | 7 |
Streets with new filings: Acushnet Ave, Arlington St, Belleville Ave, Bellevue St, Briarwood Dr, Brier St, Buchanan St, Cedar St and 36 more.
This brief covers totals. The individual New Bedford filings, with property addresses, owners, and project values, are listed at masspermits.com.
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