This page is the filing history for Reading - what was filed, week by week. For what is being filed right now, see Reading permit activity.
MassPermits holds 318 Reading building permits spanning 2026-08-03 to 2026-10-30, across 8 trades.
Of 318 Reading permits on record, 317 declare a project value. The median is $19,807 and the largest is $76,387,825.
Reading publishes on a monthly schedule, so the most recent weeks are normally still to come.
| Week starting | Permits | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 19 | |
| 2026-09-14 | 29 | |
| 2026-09-21 | 38 | |
| 2026-09-28 | 33 | |
| 2026-10-05 | 25 | |
| 2026-10-12 | 25 | |
| 2026-10-19 | 29 | |
| 2026-10-26 | not published yet | — |
Trade mix across every Reading permit on record.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Roofing | 72 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 53 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 46 |
| HVAC | 41 |
| Building | 29 |
| Deck/Porch | 23 |
| Electrical | 20 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 16 |
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