Electrical permits in Boston, MA: May 2026
1,225 electrical permits were filed in Boston, MA in May 2026, 3% more than in April (1,193). The busiest ZIP code was 02116, with 87. Boston, MA ranked 4th of the 78 places FirstDig covers for electrical permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (02116, 02110, 02136) held 18% of the permits.
- 1,208 permits listed a job value; 20% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Friday, May 15, with 90; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $9,675.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1,041 |
| January 2026 | 1,034 |
| February 2026 | 1,032 |
| March 2026 | 1,263 |
| April 2026 | 1,193 |
| May 2026 | 1,225 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 02116: 87
- 02110: 71
- 02136: 63
- 02210: 62
- 02130: 59
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 607
- $10,000 to $50,000: 360
- $50,000 to $250,000: 181
- Over $250,000: 60
Electrical permits in May 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 1,436
- Sacramento County, CA: 1,411
- Fort Worth, TX: 1,250
- Washington, DC: 1,174
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 1,142
- Portland, OR: 1,081
- Philadelphia, PA: 1,018
- New Orleans, LA: 958
- Loudoun County, VA: 902
- San Diego, CA: 848
- Chicago, IL: 812
- Columbus, OH: 631
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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.