Permit Details: Somerville, MA
3,012 permits worth $98.0M issued in 2025.
Year-over-Year Permit Data (2021 – 2025)
Annual permit counts and construction values broken down by trade.
| Year | Total Permits | Total Value | Electrical | Plumbing | Building | Mechanical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,200 | $112.0M | 1,090 | 770 | 960 | 380 |
| 2022 | 3,100 | $105.0M | 1,055 | 745 | 935 | 365 |
| 2023 | 2,800 | $88.0M | 950 | 670 | 850 | 330 |
| 2024 | 2,920 | $92.0M | 990 | 700 | 880 | 350 |
| 2025 | 3,012 | $98.0M | 1,025 | 725 | 905 | 357 |
Permit Volume Trend
Total annual permit counts for the past 5 years.
Average Permit Value Trend
The average project cost has shifted over the past 5 years.
Permit Type Deep Dive
Detailed breakdown of permit types with trends.
| Permit Type | % of Total | Avg Value | 5yr 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
Maggiore Construction Building
210 permits $28,000 avg
#2
Bamonte Electric Inc Electrical
175 permits $3,400 avg
#3
F.J. LeSage Plumbing & Heating Plumbing
110 permits $4,800 avg
#4
Century Plumbing & Heating Plumbing
88 permits $5,500 avg
#5
Ducey Heating & Sheet Metal Mechanical/HVAC
72 permits $7,800 avg