A total of 33 building permits hit the books in South Boston during August 24–30, 2026. Work was split across 9 trades, with electrical out front at 9 of 33 filings. Recent weeks have averaged 31 permits; this week's count marks a +6% change from the seven days prior.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 9 |
| Plumbing | 7 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 4 |
| Roofing | 3 |
| HVAC | 3 |
| Gas | 2 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 2 |
| Deck/Porch | 2 |
Streets with new filings: A St, Beckler Av, Black Falcon Av, Bowen St, E Fifth St, E Fourth St, E Second St, E Sixth St and 15 more.
The full South Boston permit record, including addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them, is available to contractors at masspermits.com.
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