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, plus permit holders where the town lists them, is available to contractors at masspermits.com.
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