Permit volume in South Boston reached 24 for July 20–26, 2026, against a four-week average of 32. Measured by volume, electrical ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 6 of 24 permits spread over 15 streets. The change from the prior week's 49 works out to -51%.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 6 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 4 |
| Plumbing | 4 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 3 |
| HVAC | 2 |
| Gas | 2 |
| Roofing | 2 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 1 |
Streets with new filings: A St, D St, Dorchester St, E Eighth St, E Fifth St, E Seventh St, E St, E Third St and 7 more.
From electrical work to the rest of the list, the South Boston permits are recorded at masspermits.com with addresses, plus permit holders and declared values where the town lists them.
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