Somerville Solar 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.
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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266 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2023-05-10 Solar 63 Evergreen Ave Install roof mounted solar panels 21(375)panels total 7.88kwdc. structural upgra…
2023-05-08 Solar 16 Josephine Ave Installation of ev chargers using dcc-9
2023-05-04 Solar 58 Grant St Install ev charger
2023-05-03 Solar 75 Wallace St 400a overhead upgrade and preparation for future ev charger.
2023-05-01 Solar 17 Park Pl A Ev charger
2023-04-26 Solar 38 Irving St Wiring for 21 iq8 micro inverters with 21 solaria modules (8.51kw)
2023-04-25 Solar 39 Clark St Install roof-mounted solar pv array 18 panels/7.1 kw dc **no battery storage -no…
2023-04-24 Solar 138 Walnut St Ev charger
2023-04-24 Solar 39 Clark St Install roof-mounted solar pv array. 18 panels/7.1 kw dc *no battery storage** *…
2023-04-20 Solar 67 Park St Install 3.645 kw solar panels on roof. will not exceed roof panel but will add 6… ×2
2023-04-14 Solar 122 Cross St Install roof-mounted solar panels; 19(390)panels total 7.41kwdc no structural up…
2023-04-04 Solar 81 School St Install roof-mounted solar pv array 18 panels/7.1 kw dc **no battery storage -no…
2023-03-28 Solar 9 Homer Sq Install 2.4 kw solar panels on roof. will not exceed roof panel but will add 6 t… ×2
2023-03-22 Solar $1,806 235 Summer St #2 Installing only the roof attachments and rails for 33 solar panels (13.365 kw)
2023-03-13 Solar 916 Broadway Relocate disconnector and envoy combiner box. (solar)
2023-03-09 Solar 81 School St Install roof-mounted solar pv array. 18 panels/7.1 kw dc *no battery storage** *…
2023-02-23 Solar 1060 Broadway Remove 400 amp disconnect from shutdown solar system
2023-02-21 Solar $1,276 124 Governor Winthrop Rd Install roof-mounted solar panels: 24(390w) panels 9.36kwdc. no structural upgra…
2023-02-09 Solar 76 Cedar St #2 Installation of 12 roof mounted solar panels. 3.48 kw no ess ×2
2023-02-02 Solar 105 Bailey Rd Install roof-mounted solar panels: 9(365w) panels 3.29kwdc. no battery. ×2
2023-01-26 Solar 17 Dickson St Roof top solar installation of 10 solar panels and 10 microinverters (3.95kw) ×2
2023-01-25 Solar 14 Henderson St Install roof-mounted solar panels: 14(355w) panels 4.97kwdc. no battery. ×2
2023-01-18 Solar 10 Harrison Rd Ev charger
2023-01-06 Solar 5 Bond St Ev charger
2023-01-06 Solar 2 Belmont Terr Ev charger
2023-01-05 Solar 5 Campbell Pk Residential roof mounted pv system 20 solar panels. no storage or structural upg…
2022-12-20 Solar 81 School St #2 Install roof-mounted solar panels: 14(355w) panels 4.97kwdc. no battery. ×2
2022-12-02 Solar 3-9 Maxwells Green Remove (4) old ev chargers and install (4) new ev charging stations in parking g…
2022-11-21 Solar 105 Bailey Rd Install roof-mounted solar panels: 16(355w) panels 5.68kwdc. no structural upgra… ×2
2022-11-15 Solar 14 Morgan St Install 17 solar panel system (rated at 6.8kw) to the roof of house with ess ene… ×2
2022-11-15 Solar 2 Fairlee St #2 Install roof-mounted solar panels: 7(365w) panels 2.56kwdc. no structural upgrad… ×2
2022-11-10 Solar $1,090 9 Austin St Installing 20 hanwha qcells solar panels on roof. no storage. no structural chan… ×2
2022-11-10 Solar 24 Cherry St Installation of 28 roof mounted solar modules. (12.615kw) and ev charger.
2022-11-04 Solar 58 Glenwood Rd Remove pv production meter and swap inverter for an rgm model
2022-11-02 Solar 6 Sargent Ave Install roof mounted solar pv array 14 panels/ 5.530 kw dc **no battery storage …
2022-10-31 Solar 30 Berkeley St Installation of 7.2 kw roof mounted solar pv system. no ess. add-on to existing … ×2
2022-10-26 Solar 62 Warwick St Removal & reinstall of solar panel side equipment
2022-10-18 Solar 6 Henderson St 27 solar panels to be installed on the roof (10.8kw)
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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.

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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

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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