Week-over-week permit volume in Reading moved +156%, with 69 filings recorded during July 13–19, 2026. The count by trade put building first at 18 of 69 permits, with 8 trades filing at least once. By comparison, the week before brought 27 permits, and the last four weeks have averaged 17.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Building | 18 |
| Electrical | 15 |
| Addition | 14 |
| Plumbing | 12 |
| HVAC | 5 |
| Gas | 3 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 1 |
| New Construction | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Abigail Way, Annette Lane, Avalon Road, B Street, Bolton Street, Carnation Circle, Chapin Avenue, Charles Street and 43 more.
The full Reading permit record, including addresses, owners, and project values, is available to contractors at masspermits.com.
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