Permit volume in South Boston reached 19 for October 19–25, 2026, against a four-week average of 33. The largest share of the week's 19 permits went to electrical work, 7 in all, and job sites were spread across 15 streets. Set against the previous week's 26, that amounts to a -27% swing.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 7 |
| Roofing | 4 |
| HVAC | 3 |
| Plumbing | 2 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 1 |
| Gas | 1 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 1 |
Streets with new filings: B St, E Fifth St, E Second St, E Sixth St, E St, Gold St, Grimes St, I St and 7 more.
Each permit behind these numbers is documented individually in the South Boston record at masspermits.com, with addresses and declared values, plus permit holders where the town lists them.
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