Work across 7 different trades pushed the permit count in Worcester to 290 for the week of August 3–9, 2026. Measured by volume, building ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 124 of 290 permits spread over 211 streets. The week registered a +1% change from the prior period, when 288 permits were logged.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Building | 124 |
| Electrical | 74 |
| Plumbing | 44 |
| Gas | 24 |
| HVAC | 18 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 5 |
| New Construction | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Acton St, Adams St, Alameda Rd, Albemarle St, Alvarado Ave, Amanola Ave, Anderson Ave, Arborwood Dr and 203 more.
An itemized list of the week's Worcester filings, with addresses, owners, and project values, remains available for contractor use.
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