Relative to the prior week's 191, permit filings in Boston came in at 206 for October 26 – November 1, 2026, a swing of +8%. The count by trade put electrical first at 82 of 206 permits, with 15 trades filing at least once.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 82 |
| Plumbing | 30 |
| HVAC | 27 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 12 |
| Demolition | 11 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 9 |
| Gas | 8 |
| Roofing | 8 |
Streets with new filings: Atlantic Av, Battery Wh, Bay State Rd, Beacon St, Belvidere St, Beverly St, Binney St, Blackfan St and 77 more.
Each permit behind these numbers is documented individually in the Boston record at masspermits.com, with addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them.
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