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MA · PERMIT COVERAGE & CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

Dumpster permit leads in Massachusetts

Permit Radar connects 1 Massachusetts city feed: Boston. Each one is ranked for demolition, roofing, new construction and major renovation work.

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CENSUS BUILDING PERMITS SURVEY · 2025

New residential construction authorized in Massachusetts

Housing units authorized12,477▼ 13%vs 14,338 in 2024
Reported construction value$4.31B5,621 new residential buildings
National rank by units#33of 50 states

Units by building type, 2025

Single-family5,018
2 to 4 units635
5+ units6,824

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, annual state estimates. Census figures count new residential construction only; demolition, roofing and renovation are not included. Use them as a statewide activity indicator, not a lead count.

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Massachusetts permit leads: common questions

Does Permit Radar cover Massachusetts?

Yes, in Boston. Coverage is limited to that jurisdiction; other Massachusetts cities are not included unless they are listed here.

How much new construction was permitted in Massachusetts?

The Census Bureau estimates 12,477 new privately owned housing units were authorized by building permits in Massachusetts in 2025, compared with 14,338 in 2024. These figures cover new residential construction only.

What permit signals does Permit Radar track?

Demolition, roof replacement, new construction and major renovation permits from connected city feeds. Each record is scored, linked to its source and shown with freshness so you can decide what to research first.

How much does Permit Radar cost in Massachusetts?

Local is $49 per month for one supported market, Growth is $99 for up to five markets, and Scale is $199 for every connected market. Each verified account can try Local free for 7 days without a card.