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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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
2020-09-02 General Construction 161 Lowell St Renovation
2020-09-01 General Construction 248-312 Broadway Verizon to occupy manholes for manhole breakout survey for bau - 30 days - permi…
2020-09-01 General Construction 42 Greenville St 42/44 greenville st re-wire existing electrical outlets where walls was moved as…
2020-09-01 Fire Protection 75 Washington St Install low voltage fire alarm for mixed use building
2020-09-01 General Construction 22 Harold St Wire front and back hall with lights emergency lights and exit signs. add a publ…
2020-09-01 General Construction 79-116 Walnut St Verizon to occupy manholes for manhole breakout survey for bau - 30 days - permi…
2020-09-01 General Construction 60 Murdock St Remove tree over garage
2020-09-01 General Construction 213-225 Pearl St Verizon to occupy manholes for manhole breakout survey for bau - 30 days - permi…
2020-09-01 General Construction 127-175 Walnut St Verizon to occupy manholes for manhole breakout survey for bau - 30 days - permi…
2020-09-01 General Construction 68 Rogers Ave Gas pipe for heat hot water & cooking
2020-09-01 General Construction 134 Willow Ave Remodel 3 bathrooms and 1 kitchen with laundry
2020-09-01 General Construction 297-307 Medford St Verizon to occupy manholes for manhole breakout survey for bau - 30 days - permi…
2020-09-01 Windows/Doors 14 Dresden Cir Replace 10 windows add a condenser and a coil
2020-09-01 General Construction 2 Broadway Verizon to occupy 67mhs on broadway to rod and rope for 5g please issue along wi…
2020-09-01 Roofing 9 Montrose St Strip and re-roof
2020-09-01 General Construction 51 Hudson St Replacing and new retaining walls less than 3' in height. new fencing less than …
2020-09-01 Plumbing 7 Oak St Cut and cap water and sewer
2020-09-01 General Construction $1,000 0 Gilman St Main & service replacement 58-113 gilman street
2020-09-01 Roofing 50 Trull St Roof gutter and fascia replacement
2020-08-31 General Construction 1 Lincoln St Electrical rewire 2 unit condo renovation
2020-08-31 General Construction 24 Liberty Ave Add 8 new devices and add 10 recessed lights.
2020-08-31 Roofing 24 Sydney St Strip & re-roof
2020-08-31 HVAC/Mech 61 Elmwood St Install new furnace for 1st fl with new duct work and remove old duct work
2020-08-31 General Construction 45 Chetwynd Rd 2 bathroom kitchen stack
2020-08-31 General Construction 112 Glenwood Rd Remove and rebuild porch same size as existing
2020-08-31 General Construction 1 Franey Rd Test
2020-08-31 Pool/Spa $1,803 50 Whitman St Demo 01 wall between 2 bedrooms and create master bedroom at second floor. build…
2020-08-31 Roofing 11 Talbot Ave Strip and shingle roof
2020-08-31 Roofing $6,775 87 Wallace St Complete renovation of house convert to a two family house from a single family …
2020-08-31 General Construction 32 Russell Rd Possible removal and replacement of old asphalt driveway
2020-08-31 Solar $1,988 10 Sewall St 46 solar panels installed on roof (14.7kw)
2020-08-31 Windows/Doors 514 Broadway Replacement 4 windows
2020-08-31 HVAC/Mech 11 Fiske Ave 2 stoves 2 dryers 2 water heaters 4 furnaces
2020-08-31 HVAC/Mech 115 Beacon St 3 stoves3 furnaces3 water heaters @ 113 beacon street
2020-08-31 General Construction 30 Lowden Ave Wiring of mini split system - unit a
2020-08-31 General Construction 30 Lowden Ave Wiring of mini split system - unit b
2020-08-31 HVAC/Mech 74 Lowell St Basement work relocate gas line for 3 water heaters and 2 hot air furnaces.
2020-08-31 General Construction 12 Montgomery Ave Street placement dumptser for construction debris
2020-08-31 General Construction 79 Bailey Rd Bathroom gut & remodel
2020-08-31 General Construction 327 Highland Ave Dumpster permit needed for renovation of building
2020-08-31 General Construction 115 Beacon St 7 bathrooms 3 kitchens 3 laundries @113 beacon street
2020-08-31 Signage $29,406 455 Grand Union Blvd New sign on block 5b sign 21169 square feet.we will be wrapping parking garage w…
2020-08-31 General Construction 95 Elm St Certificate of occupancy for a hair salon at 89 elm street
2020-08-31 General Construction 114 Temple St Replacement of two dishwashers and kitchen sinks
2020-08-31 General Construction 5 Sunnyside Ave Mass save insulation work retrofit
2020-08-31 HVAC/Mech 16 Ames St Wire in hvac system and water heater
2020-08-31 General Construction 28 Whitman St Replace rotten deck railing and board ( keep original framing beam)
2020-08-31 Pool/Spa 14 Stickney Ave I just the closet size to accommodate the bathroom reinforce the center wall all…
2020-08-31 General Construction $1,304 104 Beacon St Wiring of new 3 family dwelling
2020-08-31 General Construction 14 Kingman Rd Remodel kitchen and bath
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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

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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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