South Boston closed the week of August 31 – September 6, 2026 with 13 permit filings. That total compares with a four-week average of 29. Permits touched 12 streets, and the most common trade was electrical, listed on 5 of 13 filings. Set against the previous week's 33, that amounts to a -61% swing.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 5 |
| Plumbing | 3 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 3 |
| Deck/Porch | 1 |
| Roofing | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Dorchester St, E St, E Third St, Emerson St, Farragut Rd, G St, I St, Knowlton St and 4 more.
Addresses, owner names, and stated project values for every South Boston filing this week are on file at masspermits.com.
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