This page is the filing history for Boston - what was filed, week by week. For what is being filed right now, see Boston permit activity.
MassPermits holds 1,542 Boston building permits spanning 2026-07-29 to 2026-09-25, across 8 trades.
Of 1,542 Boston permits on record, 1,538 declare a project value. The median is $15,000 and the largest is $60,683,635.
| Week starting | Permits | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 106 | |
| 2026-08-03 | 196 | |
| 2026-08-10 | 165 | |
| 2026-08-17 | 219 | |
| 2026-08-24 | 187 | |
| 2026-08-31 | 187 | |
| 2026-09-07 | 165 | |
| 2026-09-14 | 167 |
Trade mix across every Boston permit on record.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 685 |
| Plumbing | 235 |
| HVAC | 131 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 114 |
| Roofing | 74 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 63 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 48 |
| Gas | 42 |
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