Building permit filings in Somerville totaled 89 for the week of October 5–11, 2026, compared with 117 the week before. Measured by volume, electrical ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 18 of 89 permits spread over 70 streets. The weekly figure shifted -24% from the previous period; the four-week norm is 92.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 18 |
| HVAC | 15 |
| Roofing | 10 |
| Plumbing | 8 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 7 |
| Building | 5 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 5 |
| Deck/Porch | 5 |
Streets with new filings: Albion St, Aldersey St, Alewife Brook Pkwy, Alpine St, Alston St, Assembly Row, Atherton St, Banks St and 62 more.
Beyond the -24% change on the prior week, the Somerville record itself, with addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them, sits at masspermits.com.
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