For the week of August 31 – September 6, 2026, the permit count in Somerville stood at 117. The prior week produced 111. Jobs classified as electrical made up 35 of the 117 filings, part of a mix that included 14 trades. Against a four-week average of 107, the weekly total represents a +5% change from the period before.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 35 |
| HVAC | 27 |
| Plumbing | 22 |
| Roofing | 7 |
| New Construction | 6 |
| Gas | 4 |
| Building | 3 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 3 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Alston St, Assembly Park, Assembly Row, Belmont St, Bolton St, Bonner Ave, Broadway and 71 more.
Addresses, owner names, and stated project values for every Somerville filing this week are on file at masspermits.com.
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