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Builders filed 57 permits across Amherst during the week of July 20–26, 2026, led by electrical projects. Of the 57 permits filed in Amherst, electrical accounted for 21. Activity covered 7 trades. By comparison, the week before brought 45 permits, and the last four weeks have averaged 26.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 21 |
| Building | 20 |
| Plumbing | 7 |
| Gas | 5 |
| Demolition | 2 |
| HVAC | 1 |
| Solar | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Amity Street, Bay Road, Belchertown Road, Canton Avenue, Chesterfield Drive, College Street, East Drive, East Pleasant Street and 38 more.
Beyond the +27% change on the prior week, the Amherst record itself, with addresses, owners, and values, sits at masspermits.com.
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