Somerville closed the week of September 28 – October 4, 2026 with 117 permit filings. That total compares with a four-week average of 92. Among the 117 filings, electrical was the leader with 41, and the work reached addresses on 75 streets. The week registered a +65% change from the prior period, when 71 permits were logged.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 41 |
| HVAC | 17 |
| Roofing | 13 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 11 |
| Plumbing | 10 |
| Deck/Porch | 5 |
| New Construction | 4 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 4 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Albion St, Alewife Brook Pkwy, Ames St, Assembly Park, Atherton St, Belmont St, Benton Rd and 67 more.
This brief covers totals. The individual Somerville filings, with property addresses, owners, and project values, are listed at masspermits.com.
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