Demolition permits in Boston, MA: May 2026
145 demolition permits were filed in Boston, MA in May 2026, 3% fewer than in April (150). The busiest ZIP code was 02115, with 15. Boston, MA ranked 8th of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (02115, 02110, 02116) held 25% of the permits.
- 144 permits listed a job value; 45% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, May 19, with 13; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $38,100.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 132 |
| February 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 191 |
| April 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 02115: 15
- 02110: 12
- 02116: 9
- 02127: 9
- 02108: 7
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 25
- $10,000 to $50,000: 54
- $50,000 to $250,000: 35
- Over $250,000: 30
Demolition permits in May 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 364
- Nashville, TN: 293
- San Diego, CA: 232
- Baltimore, MD: 215
- Philadelphia, PA: 211
- Los Angeles, CA: 204
- Austin, TX: 174
- Portland, OR: 134
- Miami, FL: 127
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 127
- Chicago, IL: 122
- San Francisco, CA: 97
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Source: Data: City of Boston Inspectional Services, Analyze Boston. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.