Somerville Building Permits & Property Data

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20,246 indexed permits · Somerville, Massachusetts.

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Somerville building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 246
Total permit value (90d) $55,262,169
Newest permit 2026-07-07

PermitGrab tracks 20,246 building permits in Somerville, MA as of 2026-07-07. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 28d old

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20,246
Indexed Permits
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Active Contractors
Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet Somerville's permit source last published new records on 2026-07-07 (28 days ago). Our collector checks this source every day and is healthy — new permits appear here the same day the jurisdiction publishes them. Historical permits, contractors, and owner records below remain fully searchable.
2026-08-04
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Updated this month · 2026-07-07
Somerville had 126 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 121 general construction, 4 addition and 1 demolition. The average project value is $171,340.

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20,246 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2023-04-04 Roofing 64 Marion St Front porch: demolish existing front porch frame a new deck 10x4ft with roof ins…
2023-04-04 General Construction 28 Chestnut St Set up crane
2023-04-04 Plumbing 4 Otis St Removing existing hot water tank and replacing with rinnai tankless water heater…
2023-04-04 General Construction 100 Talbot Ave Tufts univ.-hodgdon hall reno 100 talbot rd: (1) food disposer (7) flr/area drai…
2023-04-04 General Construction $1,150 10 Poplar St Install ada compliant wheelchair ramps on poplar street at mcgrath highway
2023-04-04 Roofing $1,673 30 Highland Rd Remodel master bathroom on 2nd floor. replace 6 windows in basement and 1 window…
2023-04-04 HVAC/Mech 319 Washington St Install duct work for new furnace vent dryer
2023-04-04 General Construction 37 Elmwood St Remodel bathrooms and kitchen on two family house
2023-04-04 HVAC/Mech 37 Elmwood St Gas for furnace stove and water heater
2023-04-04 General Construction 5 Waldo Ave #6 Blown cellulose in attic
2023-04-04 Plumbing 35 Puritan Rd New plumbing for two bathrooms
2023-04-04 General Construction 19 Hanson St Remodel bathrooms and kitchen on a two family house
2023-04-04 Fire Protection $1,752 41 Inner Belt Rd New fire alarm service and demising wall
2023-04-04 General Construction 235D Highland Ave Certificate of inspection - friendship driving school
2023-04-04 Plumbing 21 Forster St Replacing natural gas water heater ×2
2023-04-04 General Construction 8 Berkeley St Remove invasive trees per plans.
2023-04-04 HVAC/Mech 63 Oak St 3 stove 3 water heater 1 furnace
2023-04-04 General Construction 160 Broadway 1st floor - mop sinkthree baysink(other) 2 hand sink 1 grease trap (other) 1 ded…
2023-04-04 General Construction 495 Columbia St Work box / trailer related to permit #b21-002437
2023-04-04 General Construction 599 Somerville Ave Core & shell building lab waste facility
2023-04-03 Roofing 143 Jaques St 4.5 sq epdm rubber membrane replacement - carlisle 60 mil epdm syntec system
2023-04-03 General Construction 7 Cedar Ave Pervious paver driveway
2023-04-03 General Construction 366 Highland Ave Rewire 2 units and add a sub panel
2023-04-03 General Construction 42 Sargent Ave Renovation ×2
2023-04-03 HVAC/Mech 39 Simpson Ave Wire replacement gas furnace
2023-04-03 General Construction 195 Morrison Ave Sidewalk reconstruction along property frontage
2023-04-03 Plumbing 47 Irving St 2 New piping to kitchen bathroom laundry 2 electric hot water heaters
2023-04-03 General Construction 11 Dickinson St Siding permit
2023-04-03 General Construction 5 Waldo Ave #5 Mass save insulation
2023-04-03 General Construction 9 Avon Pl 2nd- bathroom
2023-04-03 General Construction 7 Waldo Ave Basement insulation mass save (4 units - #1 #2 #5 #6)
2023-04-03 Signage $2,500 5 Middlesex Ave This street and site walk design in conjunction with b21-0021919
2023-04-03 Roofing 23 Pleasant Ave Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house
2023-04-03 General Construction 25 Newbury St #2 Add coat closet relocate w/d renovate existing 3rd flr office
2023-04-03 General Construction 34 Calvin St Emergency waterline repair
2023-04-03 General Construction 37 Marion St Insulation work part of mass save program
2023-04-03 Plumbing 10 Allen Ct New infiltration/drainage. no overflow. all work on private property.
2023-04-03 General Construction $3,310 46 Main St Repair three family residential unit - attic to be an office basement is a conti…
2023-04-03 General Construction 9 New Washington St Certificate of inspection - ralph & jenny center
2023-04-03 Windows/Doors $1,198 83 Curtis St #2 Add a bathroom on second floor bedroom closet. remodeling a bathroom on third fl…
2023-03-31 Plumbing 179 Albion St 3 water heaters 1 laundry 3 kitchens 8 3/4 baths 1 half bath and 2 full baths
2023-03-31 General Construction 50 Whitfield Rd Certificate of occupancy for 2 condo units
2023-03-31 General Construction 25 Highland Ave Replacement/reinstall fixtures in units that were damaged by flooding.
2023-03-31 Plumbing 179 Albion St 3 water heaters
2023-03-31 Fire Protection $2,126 47 Electric Ave #1 Repairs to home from sprinkler burst
2023-03-31 Roofing $1,312 15 Bond St Strip and re-roof (about 17 sq). remove existing 1 layer of vinyl siding and ins…
2023-03-31 General Construction 8 Glenwood Rd Remove and replace (2) existing boilers
2023-03-31 HVAC/Mech 46 Browning Rd Install new gas lines for cook stove fireplace furnaces and water heater
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No contractor lead data available for Somerville. 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 Somerville
Construction Activity in Somerville

New building permits in Somerville, 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 Somerville Building Permits

Somerville, Massachusetts processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 20246+ Somerville building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Somerville 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 Somerville.

How Contractors Use Somerville Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Somerville this week?

PermitGrab indexes 20,246 building permits in Somerville, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Somerville permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Somerville is dated 2026-07-07. Expected daily • newest record 28d old. 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 Somerville right now?

In the last 30 days, Somerville permitting activity covers 126 new building permits. 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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How to look up Somerville building permits

Search recent Somerville, MA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Somerville building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Somerville Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Somerville?

PermitGrab currently tracks 20246 building permits in Somerville, 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 Somerville permit data?

PermitGrab collects Somerville daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Somerville?

Contractors find leads in Somerville 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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Who buys this data?

Somerville permit & owner data, by use case

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

Real estate investors
Code violations in Somerville = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Somerville GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Somerville 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 Somerville are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Somerville renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Somerville permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Somerville 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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