The 145 permits filed in Dorchester during October 19–25, 2026 reached addresses on 98 streets. Contractors in 11 trades filed permits over the week; electrical topped the list at 51 of 145. Week over week, the count moved +67% from 87.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 51 |
| HVAC | 21 |
| Roofing | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Plumbing | 11 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 7 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 7 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 6 |
Streets with new filings: Adams St, Ames St, Angell St, Argyle St, Ashland St, Ashmont St, Atherstone St, Bailey St and 90 more.
Each permit behind these numbers is documented individually in the Dorchester record at masspermits.com, with addresses and declared values, plus permit holders where the town lists them.
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