Worcester closed the week of July 13–19, 2026 with 70 permit filings. That total compares with a four-week average of 8. The count by trade put hvac first at 27 of 70 permits, with 5 trades filing at least once. The change from the prior week's 18 works out to +289%.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| HVAC | 27 |
| Gas | 21 |
| Plumbing | 14 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 6 |
| Electrical | 2 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Agawam St, Anderson Ave, Andy Rd, Arden Rd, Berkmans St, Blackthorn Dr, Boston Ave and 56 more.
The full Worcester permit record, including addresses, owners, and project values, is available to contractors at masspermits.com.
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