Solar permits in Boston, MA: May 2026
140 solar permits were filed in Boston, MA in May 2026, 8% more than in April (130). The busiest ZIP code was 02120, with 32. Boston, MA ranked 10th of the 45 places FirstDig covers for solar permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (02120, 02136, 02124) held 52% of the permits.
- 139 permits listed a job value; 55% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Friday, May 15, with 33; Fridays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $54,300.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| April 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 140 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 02120: 32
- 02136: 28
- 02124: 13
- 02126: 11
- 02132: 10
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 13
- $10,000 to $50,000: 50
- $50,000 to $250,000: 74
- Over $250,000: 2
Solar permits in May 2026 in other places
- Sacramento County, CA: 1,035
- San Diego, CA: 387
- New York, NY: 369
- Los Angeles County, CA: 270
- Riverside County, CA: 230
- San Diego County, CA: 183
- Sacramento, CA: 170
- Montgomery County, MD: 158
- Phoenix, AZ: 155
- Chicago, IL: 126
- Boulder, CO: 119
- Henderson, NV: 104
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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.