Weekly permit insights

Somerville Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Somerville, MA, computed from official city permit portals, 311 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-07-30), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-07-30

Permits this period
311
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-07-30

Weekly trend: May 8: 66 · May 15: 16 · May 22: 0 · May 29: 50 · Jun 5: 77 · Jun 12: 56 · Jun 19: 20 · Jun 26: 79 · Jul 3: 57 · Jul 10: 67 · Jul 17: 70 · Jul 24: 77

The official data source published no Somerville permits with issue dates from May 25 to May 31, 2026. Zero counts in that stretch are a source coverage gap, not a real slowdown in permitting.

Permits by trade in Somerville

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical6520.9%
HVAC4815.4%
Roofing3711.9%
Plumbing206.4%
Solar92.9%
Pool & Spa10.3%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Somerville building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Somerville's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Somerville building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Somerville overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Somerville?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Somerville's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.