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 — covers ~68% of Massachusetts permits.
- 82,232 building permits indexed across Massachusetts.
- Most common in Boston, Billerica, Melrose, 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
- #1Boston22,235
- #2Billerica6,160
- #3Melrose4,170
- #4Newton3,105
- #5Holden2,315
- #6Pembroke2,150
- #7Framingham2,107
- #8Cambridge2,030
- #9Lynnfield1,917
- #10Dennis1,877
- #11Haverhill1,799
- #12Plymouth1,789
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | PORTER STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ANDOVER STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CLAMSHELL COVE ROADHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ELLIOTT STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jun 1, 2026 | INDIAN HEAD RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jun 1, 2026 | THOMPSON STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CIRCUIT STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MAIN STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| Jun 1, 2026 | WINTER STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jun 1, 2026 | BARRVIEW CIRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | BRENTWOOD CIHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | WAMESIT AVHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | SEWELL STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | LOCKE RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | CHARME RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | 5AA NORTH REXHAME STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| May 31, 2026 | CHARME RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | 5AA NORTH REXHAME STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | SALISBURY STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | SUMMER LNHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | FRANCINE DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | ALEXANDRA RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | ALEXANDRA RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | ABBEY LNHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| May 31, 2026 | BRAZIL STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | MISTY MEADOW ROADHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | CHONGRIS CIHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | CONNECTICUT AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | MENDON STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | ARLINGTON STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | MERCHANT AVENUEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | MAIN STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | SHAWMUT STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | MAIN STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | MAIN STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | MASSACHUSETTS AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | CARRIAGE DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | SUPERIOR DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | PLEASANT STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | ELIOT STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | POPES ISLANDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | PETERS RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | LAWTON DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | HIGHLAND AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | OSGOOD STREETHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | SALEM STREETHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | MIDDLESEX STREETHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | BOUNDARY STREETHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | DEAN STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| May 31, 2026 | WACHUSETT STHouse 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 — covers ~68% of Massachusetts permits.
How many building permits are filed in Massachusetts?
82,232 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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