Municipal records show 18 building permits filed in South Boston during the week of August 3–9, 2026. The count by trade put electrical first at 12 of 18 permits, with 4 trades filing at least once. A week earlier, South Boston recorded 40. The average over the past four weeks is 36.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 12 |
| Plumbing | 3 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 2 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Atlantic St, Congress St, Dorchester St, E Seventh St, E Sixth St, Elkins St, K St, Liberty Pl and 6 more.
Contractors can review any single South Boston filing, including its address, owner, and value, through the record kept at masspermits.com.
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