Week-over-week permit volume in Worcester moved -20%, with 242 filings recorded during September 21–27, 2026. Contractors in 5 trades filed permits over the week; building topped the list at 115 of 242. One week earlier, the count stood at 303; four weeks of filings average out to 278 per week.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Building | 115 |
| Electrical | 84 |
| HVAC | 27 |
| Plumbing | 10 |
| Gas | 6 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Alexander Rd, Andy Rd, Apricot St, Ararat St, Baker St, Balmoral St, Barry Rd and 184 more.
Beyond the -20% change on the prior week, the Worcester record itself, with addresses, owners, and values, sits at masspermits.com.
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