Boston Building Permits & Property Data

777 indexed permits · 9,518 code violations · Boston, Massachusetts.

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PermitGrab tracks 777 building permits in Boston, MA. Live tracking of 9,518 code violations in the same area. Last refresh May 08, 2026.

PermitGrab is a $149/mo subscription that surfaces every Boston building permit, contractor record, and code violation from the official municipal feed within 12-24 hours of filing — used by solar installers, roofers, HVAC contractors, real-estate investors, and insurance restoration teams to acquire leads at the moment a homeowner commits to a project. 14-day free trial below — cancel anytime in one click.

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9,518
Code Violations
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10,295 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-27 Violation 11 Springfield ST Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-04-27 Violation 52 Temple ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 35 Springfield ST Improper storage trash: res Closed
2026-04-27 Violation 11 Valentine ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 45 Pratt ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 9 Denton TE Maint a dumpster wopermit Open
2026-04-27 Violation 43 Pratt ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 271 Centre ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 41 Pratt ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 7 Dwight ST Improper storage trash: res Closed
2026-04-27 Violation 15 Harold PK Overfilling of barrel/dumpster Open
2026-04-27 Violation 105 Cushing AV Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 52 Metropolitan AV Overgrown Weeds On Property Closed
2026-04-27 Violation 52 Coolidge RD Improper storage trash: res Closed
2026-04-27 Violation 19 Royal ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 28 Morrill ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 1556 Columbia RD Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 29 Arlington ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 3 Bakersfield ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 21 Temple ST Improper storage trash: res Closed
2026-04-27 Violation 37A Dunstable ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 110 Chester ST Improper storage trash: res Open
2026-04-27 Violation 26 Leston ST Improper storage trash: res Closed
2026-04-27 Violation 14 Verrill ST Occupying City prop wo permit Open
2026-04-27 Violation 303 Foster ST Improper storage trash: res Open
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No contractor lead data available for Boston. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Boston
Construction Activity in Boston

New building permits in Boston, Massachusetts indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Boston Building Permits

Boston, Massachusetts processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 777+ Boston building permits — last refresh may 08, 2026 from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Boston requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Boston.

How Contractors Use Boston Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Boston use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Boston building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Boston electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Boston open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Boston this week?

PermitGrab indexes 777 building permits in Boston, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Boston permit data?

Last refresh May 08, 2026. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Boston right now?

Boston permit activity covers 777 indexed permits alongside 9,518 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Boston — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

9,518 open code violations in Boston, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Boston?

PermitGrab currently tracks 777 building permits in Boston, Massachusetts. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Boston permit data?

PermitGrab collects Boston on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently last refresh may 08, 2026, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Boston?

Contractors find leads in Boston by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Boston — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Boston permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Boston = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Boston GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Boston addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Boston are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Boston renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Boston permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Boston mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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