The week of August 10–16, 2026 brought 29 new permit filings in South Boston, with electrical work accounting for 7 of the total. That figure compares with 22 the week before, a difference of +32%.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 7 |
| Gas | 6 |
| Plumbing | 5 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 2 |
| Roofing | 2 |
| Addition | 2 |
| New Construction | 2 |
| HVAC | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Beckler Av, Columbia Rd, Dorchester St, E Fifth St, E Fourth St, E Second St, E Seventh St, E Sixth St and 15 more.
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