Somerville Fire Protection 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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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.
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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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177 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2023-04-26 Fire Protection 41 Inner Belt Rd Install a new fire alarm system
2023-04-25 Fire Protection 160 Broadway Neaten up fire alarm wiring on existing fire alarm system for new tenant. @ 164 …
2023-04-14 Fire Protection 11 Aldersey St To install new fire alarm system
2023-04-14 Fire Protection 115 Thurston St To install new fire alarm system
2023-04-10 Fire Protection 3-9 Maxwells Green Replacement of fire protection air compressor building 7
2023-04-10 Fire Protection 8 Brastow Ave Adding one smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector
2023-04-04 Fire Protection $1,752 41 Inner Belt Rd New fire alarm service and demising wall
2023-03-28 Fire Protection 1198 Broadway Add smoke/carbon monoxide units to existing fire alarm master system
2023-03-24 Fire Protection 45 Endicott Ave Fire alarm system
2023-03-22 Fire Protection 7 Aldersey St To install new fire alarm system
2023-03-22 Fire Protection 61 Inner Belt Rd Fire alarm additions new office areaadd additional (1) addressable pull station …
2023-03-22 Fire Protection 367 Medford St Smoke detector
2023-03-17 Fire Protection 1 Westwood Rd Re-wire existing fire alarm devices
2023-03-17 Fire Protection 120 Beacon St Reconnect fire alarm wire to ansul system @ 118 beacon st
2023-03-15 Fire Protection 31 Union Sq Replace fire panel and radio. install 7 smoke detectors 9 horn/strobe 2 pull sta…
2023-03-14 Fire Protection 230 Elm St Afa is installing a fire alarm system for the tenant
2023-03-14 Fire Protection 33 Raymond Ave Installation of new low voltage fire alarm system
2023-03-13 Fire Protection 255 Grand Union Blvd Annual maintenance permit for fire alarm system at mgh facilities please attach …
2023-02-27 Fire Protection 561 Assembly Row Installing 9 new fire alarm devices for a small renovation of retail space - new…
2023-02-21 Fire Protection 15 Claremon St Replacing existing line voltage smoke detectors in common areas
2023-02-16 Fire Protection 38 Pearl St Wire 1st fl & basement replace 11 smoke detectors
2023-02-16 Fire Protection 255 Washington St Replace fire alarm panel smoke detectors heat detectors pull stations @ 253 wash…
2023-02-08 Fire Protection 32 Kent St Replace 4 smoke detectors and 1 module of fire alarm damaged by water leak from …
2023-02-08 Fire Protection 31 Tufts St Installation of low voltage fire alarm system
2023-02-08 Fire Protection 1198 Broadway To install additional devices to an existing fire alarm system @ 1212 broadway
2023-01-24 Fire Protection 1374 Broadway Replacing water damaged smoke detectors and lights as per inspector
2023-01-19 Fire Protection 156 Highland Ave Make repairs to existing fire alarm system.
2023-01-19 Fire Protection 10 Webster Ave Installation of fire alarm radio communicator for ul central station monitoring
2023-01-12 Fire Protection 32 Kent St Replace existing fire alarm central station communicator with new lte cellular
2023-01-10 Fire Protection 9 Aldersey St To install new fire alarm system
2023-01-09 Fire Protection 74 Moreland St Install manual fire alarm system per 780 cmr.duplicate see e20-001322
2023-01-09 Fire Protection 46 Prescott St To install additional devices to an existing fire alarm system
2023-01-06 Fire Protection 1060 Broadway Alter existing fire alarm to support project for smvl music studio iaw 780 cmr 9…
2022-12-28 Fire Protection 32 Kent St Replace existing apartment fire alarm minihorns following fire and water damage …
2022-12-20 Fire Protection 43 Alpine St Install 7 smoke detectors
2022-12-06 Fire Protection 325-375 Assembly Row Install fire alarm and burglar alarm devices for a tenant fit out.
2022-11-29 Fire Protection 51 Union Sq Fire alarm system installation as approved by somerville fd
2022-11-16 Fire Protection 3 Miner St Reconstruction of fire escape stair and stair platforms
2022-11-14 Fire Protection 85 Heath St Hardwire (run and install) smoke detectors and co monoxide in the house
2022-11-14 Fire Protection 310 Foley St Install fire alarm system for tenant fit-out
2022-10-20 Fire Protection 15 Union Sq Installation of fire alarm system for mid night convenient store
2022-10-20 Fire Protection 134 Albion St Install smoke detectors in unit 2
2022-10-03 Fire Protection 59 Dartmouth St Installing a new 24v monitored conventional fire alarm system w/devices for an e…
2022-09-27 Fire Protection 1 Bow Market Way Relocate fire alarm devices
2022-09-19 Fire Protection 445 Artisan Way Installing 9 new fire alarm devices in an existing tenant space for new tenant p…
2022-09-19 Fire Protection 450 Artisan Way Modify fire alarm for tenant work
2022-09-08 Fire Protection 108 Packard Ave Install new fire alarm system
2022-09-06 Fire Protection 485 Foley St Fire alarm repairs
2022-09-01 Fire Protection 275 Beacon St Install fire alarm system
2022-09-01 Fire Protection 123 Elm St New fire escape 2nd means of egress
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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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