Boston building permit report
Boston issued 411 building permits in the week starting November 4.
Source: Boston open data · Updated November 11, 2026 · Free to cite with a link to this page.
Permits by trade (week starting November 4)
| Trade | Permits | vs. prior week |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 172 | — |
| Kitchen & bath remodel | 150 | — |
| Plumbing | 54 | — |
| Roofing | 48 | — |
| Windows, doors & siding | 48 | — |
| HVAC | 40 | — |
| Demolition & restoration | 21 | — |
| Solar | 20 | — |
| Pools & outdoor | 7 | — |
| New construction | 1 | — |
Busiest ZIP codes right now
- 02124: 61 permits
- 02130: 55 permits
- 02132: 50 permits
- 02116: 46 permits
- 02131: 42 permits
Largest recent projects
- $63,536,054 · 105 ••••• 02131 · City of Boston School &; After School Program and AdditionCertificate for SameALT1485966 Issued 1/17/24, A1659
- $42,741,550 · 44 H••••• 02163 · Interior/Exterior Work DormitoryTemporary for Same -; To Expire on 1/3/27ALT1684425 Issued 4/3/2025
- $42,741,550 · 34 H••••• 02163 · Interior/Exterior Work Dormitory and Faculty OfficesTemporary for Same - To Expire on 1/3/27ALT1684300 Issued
- $22,555,444 · 44 B••••• 02215 · Renovations - Interior NSC Renovation of existing interior Level 1 space converting office space to a Nuclear
- $11,000,000 · 500 ••••• 02128 · Electrical TERMIANL E NEW GARAGE ELECTRICAL. NEW LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION, BRANCH POWER, PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM,
Quick answers
How many building permits did Boston issue last week?
Boston issued 411 building permits in the week starting November 4.
Which trades had the most permits in Boston?
Electrical: 172, Kitchen & bath remodel: 150, Plumbing: 54, Roofing: 48, Windows, doors & siding: 48.
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