After 119 filings a week earlier, Dorchester logged 99 building permits during August 3–9, 2026. Filed work spanned 12 trades and 65 streets; electrical projects were the most numerous, at 40 of 99. The weekly figure shifted -17% from the previous period; the four-week norm is 108.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 40 |
| Plumbing | 12 |
| HVAC | 11 |
| Solar | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Roofing | 5 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 4 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 3 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Algonquin St, Angell St, Annapolis St, Armandine St, Aspinwall Rd, Ballou Av, Bicknell St and 57 more.
From electrical work to the rest of the list, the Dorchester permits are recorded at masspermits.com with addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them.
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