Official permit data from Boston — updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.
Boston, MA issued 1,673 building permits in October 2026, down 45% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 02124 with 118 permits. Short Form Bldg Permit was the top permit type, making up 31% of all permits issued.
Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — October 2026
October 2026 · Boston, MA
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