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Boston building & ADU permits

Recent permit activity, updated continuously.

915

Permits tracked

0

ADU permits

26

Distinct ZIP codes

Apr 8, 2026

Newest permit

Recent permits

A sample of the freshest permits in this jurisdiction — ZIP and city only (no street addresses).

ZIPPermit typeADU typeValuationApplied
02210CommercialMar 30, 2026
02135ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02129OtherMar 30, 2026
02130ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02116CommercialMar 30, 2026
02116CommercialMar 30, 2026
02134OtherMar 30, 2026
02118ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02115ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02115ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02115ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02110OtherMar 30, 2026
02131ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02131ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02131ResidentialMar 30, 2026
02119ResidentialMar 31, 2026
02132ResidentialMar 31, 2026
02136ResidentialMar 31, 2026
02115CommercialMar 31, 2026
02115CommercialMar 31, 2026

Top ZIP codes by recent activity

02124680211663021305602115480212744

Housing lawMassachusetts

Massachusetts legalized accessory dwelling units by right statewide through the Affordable Homes Act (2024); as of February 2025, an ADU up to 900 sq ft is allowed by right in single-family zoning districts in nearly every community, without an owner-occupancy requirement.

The MBTA Communities Act (2021) requires the 177 MBTA-served cities and towns to zone for multifamily housing as of right near transit; the state's highest court upheld the law as constitutional and enforceable in 2025.

Affordable Homes Act — statewide ADUs (2024)MBTA Communities Act (2021)

Data source

Sourced from City of Boston ISD open data (ArcGIS). PDDL — Open Data Commons Public Domain.

Nearby citiesMassachusetts

Boston permit data — FAQ

Where does Igni get Boston permit data?

Boston permit data is sourced directly from City of Boston ISD open data (ArcGIS) — an official government open-data feed (PDDL — Open Data Commons Public Domain). Igni normalizes it and classifies ADU activity.

How fresh is Boston permit data?

Igni refreshes Boston permits continuously from the source feed, typically within about a day of filing. Headline counts reflect all permits Igni has tracked for this jurisdiction; the table shows the most recent activity.

Does Boston allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs)?

Massachusetts legalized accessory dwelling units by right statewide through the Affordable Homes Act (2024); as of February 2025, an ADU up to 900 sq ft is allowed by right in single-family zoning districts in nearly every community, without an owner-occupancy requirement.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Headline counts reflect all permits Igni has tracked for this jurisdiction; the table shows recent activity. Housing law changes — verify current statutes before relying on this.