Municipal records show 40 building permits filed in Jamaica Plain during the week of September 28 – October 4, 2026. Contractors in 8 trades filed permits over the week; electrical topped the list at 17 of 40. The weekly figure shifted -20% from the previous period; the four-week norm is 41.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 17 |
| Plumbing | 12 |
| Gas | 3 |
| HVAC | 2 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 2 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 2 |
| Roofing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Beaufort Rd, Bismarck St, Boylston St, Burr St, Carlford Rd, Carolina Av, Centre St, Danforth St and 14 more.
Contractors can review the Jamaica Plain filings one by one, with addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them, through the record kept at masspermits.com.
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