Massachusetts permit type
Massachusetts Building Permits
What is a building permit?
Filed for new construction, additions, structural alterations, and most exterior or interior renovations. The broadest category, and typically the highest-volume permit type in every jurisdiction.
- 201,457 building permits indexed across Massachusetts.
- Most common in Boston, Cambridge, Falmouth, and 9 other towns.
- Buyer niches that benefit: general-contractor, roofer, deck-builder, kitchen-bath-remodeler, window-door-installer, insulation-contractor.
- Get fresh building permits delivered daily → alert plans.
Top MA towns for building permits
- #1Boston26,320
- #2Cambridge13,959
- #3Falmouth7,744
- #4Worcester7,683
- #5Somerville4,901
- #6Newton3,751
- #7Stoughton3,509
- #8Attleboro3,420
- #9Billerica3,362
- #10Bellingham3,209
- #11Taunton2,788
- #12Chicopee2,778
Latest building permits in Massachusetts
50 most recent building filings, refreshed daily. Contractor names, valuations, and house numbers are subscriber-only.
| Filed | Address | Type | Contractor | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | WELLESLEY STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Sep 1, 2026 | south lake avHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Sep 1, 2026 | conservation wayHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Sep 1, 2026 | richard rdHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Sep 1, 2026 | james aveHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Sep 1, 2026 | fourth stHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Sep 1, 2026 | lilac avHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Sep 1, 2026 | southfield rdHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| Sep 1, 2026 | north ridge rdHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | W TIOGA STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | LOCUST STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | SOUTH STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | RACE STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MARKET STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | E CUMBERLAND STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| Aug 31, 2026 | E COLONIAL DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | LAKE DAVIS DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | SOUTH PERIMETER RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | L B MCLEOD RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | NARCOOSSEE RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | PINE BLUFF AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | PASSAIC PKWYHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | BRASSIE DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| Aug 31, 2026 | E COLONIAL DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | TOSCANA BLVDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | VASSAR STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | OAK STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MARITIME STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | PASSAIC PKWYHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CHEROKEE DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MIDDLESEX RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | PALMBAY DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | VIVADA STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CHOPRA TERHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | ARDSLEY DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | W COLONIAL DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | COLUMBIA STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | TAVISTOCK LAKES BLVDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | N MAGNOLIA AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | EMERALD PALM STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MIDDLESEX RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | LAUDERDALE CTHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | DAPPLED OAK WAYHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | INNOVATION WAYHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | UNIVERSAL BLVDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MIDDLESEX RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | W ANDERSON STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | E COLONIAL DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | BEAR RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a building permit?
Filed for new construction, additions, structural alterations, and most exterior or interior renovations. The broadest category, and typically the highest-volume permit type in every jurisdiction.
How many building permits are filed in Massachusetts?
201,457 building permits are indexed by permits.llc across 12+ MA cities. Filings refresh daily from the source building departments.
Which businesses use building permits as a lead source?
permits.llc maps each building permit to the buyer niches that benefit — typically general-contractor, roofer, deck-builder and adjacent trades. Subscribe to alerts for permits matched to your niche.
Can I get these permits delivered daily?
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