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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | EAST CORNING STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 16, 2026 | RANTOUL STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 16, 2026 | VIRGINIA AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 16, 2026 | RIVER RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 16, 2026 | DARRELL DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 16, 2026 | MEMORIAL DRIVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 16, 2026 | METCALF LANEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 16, 2026 | SUMMER STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| Jul 16, 2026 | WYOMING DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | SHAWNEE CIHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | PLYMOUTH STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | LINCOLN RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | RIVER RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | POND STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | RANTOUL STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | WELLS AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| Jul 15, 2026 | ESSEX STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CENTRE STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | BROCK AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | VILLAGE STREETHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Centre StHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | OSGOOD STREETHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | EDGEWOOD RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | LOST LAKE DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
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| Jul 15, 2026 | WELLS AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | EDGEWOOD RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MAIN STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | BRIDGE STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | BRIDGE STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | BRENTWOOD AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | BIRCHWOOD DRHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | DERBY STREETHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | GRANTLAND ROADHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MILFORD AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CAROLINE PKHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | OAK HILL STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | LANDAU RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | HAWKINS STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | WORCESTER STREETHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | OAK STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | ALCOTT LNHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CHURCH STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MASSACHUSETTS AVEHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | OLD VILLAGE RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | SUTTON PLHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | HEATHER HILL RDHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MAIN STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | RIVER STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MAIN STHouse number | Building | Contractor | Valuation |
| Jul 15, 2026 | SOUTH WESTFIELD 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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