Demolition permits in Boston, MA: August 2026
135 demolition permits were filed in Boston, MA in August 2026, 16% fewer than in July (161). The busiest ZIP code was 02127, with 14. Boston, MA ranked 9th of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (02127, 02110, 02115) held 26% of the permits.
- 134 permits listed a job value; 43% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Thursday, August 13, with 12; Thursdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $35,346.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 191 |
| April 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 158 |
| July 2026 | 161 |
| August 2026 | 135 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 02127: 14
- 02110: 11
- 02115: 10
- 02116: 10
- 02128: 8
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 34
- $10,000 to $50,000: 42
- $50,000 to $250,000: 34
- Over $250,000: 24
Demolition permits in August 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 396
- Nashville, TN: 355
- San Diego, CA: 229
- Philadelphia, PA: 210
- Los Angeles, CA: 209
- Austin, TX: 200
- Baltimore, MD: 172
- Portland, OR: 170
- Chicago, IL: 132
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 130
- Miami, FL: 125
- Washington, DC: 114
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Source: Data: City of Boston Inspectional Services, Analyze Boston. Permits filed 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31, counted by filing date.