Access 108,625 building permits issued in Somerville, Massachusetts through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through October 4, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
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Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Somerville, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Somerville address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Somerville, Massachusetts. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-04 | HFM26-000116 | 4 EMERSON PL, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02114 | Other | Stormy's Treats |
| 2026-10-04 | E26-001470 | 31 SPRINGFIELD STREET, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS | Fire alarm | New fire alarm install |
| 2026-10-03 | E26-001469 | 476 MEDFORD ST, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02145 | Other | Remove old lighting and install 3 ceiling light fixtures (barber shop) |
| 2026-10-02 | E26-001467 | 657 SOMERVILLE AVE, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02143 | Other | Install a starlink radio communicator |
| 2026-10-02 | E26-001468 | 19 ELM ST, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02143 | Electrical | Demo only all electrical wiring except 1 panel stays live with temporary power for... |
| 2026-10-02 | B26-001661 | 82 BELMONT ST, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02143 | Interior remodel | 1st floor kitchen, bathroom, dining room & family room Remodel |
| 2026-10-02 | P26-000583 | 872 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02144 | Interior remodel | First floor: 1 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom and 1 laundry. |
| 2026-10-02 | G26-000454 | 88 RAYMOND AVE, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02144 | Mechanical | Replacement of Existing Boiler |
| 2026-10-02 | B26-001412 | 9 PRESTON RD, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02143 | Other | Installation of 2 outdoor condensers and 6 wall mount mini spits inside The system... |
| 2026-10-02 | B26-001392 | 37 BENTON RD, SOMERVILLE MASSACHUSETTS 02143 | Interior remodel | remove sliding door in the front room and installing a 32x80 door. built a 8x2 clo... |
Query Somerville, Massachusetts permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Somerville permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?jurisdiction=Somerville&state=MA&issued_after=2026-09-06"
The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.
| Record set | Source | Permits | Data through | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | open data (Socrata) | 104,871 | 2026-10-04 | |
| Building permits | open data (Socrata) | 64,521 | 2023-10-24 | The source has stopped publishing. |
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We ingest Somerville's official permit records directly from 2 official record sets, each listed under Sources on this page and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for Somerville, Massachusetts is dated October 4, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Some cities publish permits days after they are filed.
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Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.
The median time from permit filing to issuance in Somerville, Massachusetts is 16 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.
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