Year-over-Year Permit Data (2021 – 2025)

Annual permit counts and construction values broken down by trade.

Annual permit data
YearTotal PermitsTotal ValueElectricalPlumbingBuildingMechanical
2021 3,700 $148.0M 1,260 890 1,115 435
2022 3,600 $142.0M 1,225 865 1,085 425
2023 3,320 $118.0M 1,130 800 995 395
2024 3,450 $125.0M 1,175 830 1,035 410
2025 3,580 $135.0M 1,220 860 1,075 425

Permit Volume Trend

Total annual permit counts for the past 5 years.

2021 3,700 permits
2022 3,600 permits
2023 3,320 permits
2024 3,450 permits
2025 3,580 permits

Average Permit Value Trend

The average project cost has shifted over the past 5 years.

2025 $37,730
2024 $32,572
2023 $33,059
2022 $36,371
2021 $36,870

Permit Type Deep Dive

Detailed breakdown of permit types with trends.

Permit type analysis
Permit Type% of TotalAvg Value5yr Trend
Electrical 33% $3K ↗ Steady growth
Building 29% $35K → Stable
Plumbing 24% $6K ↗ Slight increase
Mechanical/HVAC 14% $9K ↗ Rising with heat pump adoption

Seasonal Patterns

Building activity follows predictable seasonal cycles in New England.

Spring (Mar–May)

~35% of annual permits

Peak season for building permits as outdoor projects begin.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

~30% of annual permits

High volume for HVAC and roofing work.

Fall (Sep–Nov)

~25% of annual permits

Interior renovations and weatherization projects.

Winter (Dec–Feb)

~10% of annual permits

Low season—mostly emergency repairs and interior work.

Contractor Ranking

The top 5 most active contractors by permit count in 2025.

#1
Sullivan Electric Co Electrical
245 permits $3,500 avg
#2
Manganello Plumbing & Heating Plumbing
178 permits $5,200 avg
#3
Rutherford Construction Building
120 permits $31,000 avg
#4
South Shore HVAC Services Mechanical/HVAC
95 permits $8,500 avg
#5
Adams Building & Remodeling Building
68 permits $38,000 avg