For the week of September 21–27, 2026, the permit count in South Boston stood at 38. The prior week produced 28. Measured by volume, plumbing ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 16 of 38 permits spread over 27 streets. Recent weeks have averaged 27 permits; this week's count marks a +36% change from the seven days prior.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Plumbing | 16 |
| HVAC | 6 |
| Electrical | 5 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 4 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 2 |
| Gas | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Demolition | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Athens St, Baxter St, Beckler Av, Bowen St, Dorchester St, E Eighth St, E Fifth St, E Fourth St and 19 more.
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