Building permits in Cambridge, MA

Mapenzo tracks 924 building permits and applications in Cambridge, MA, with 53 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.

924permits in total
53new in 30 days
924issued
0applications in review
Oct 13, 2026latest record
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Latest permits

DateTradeStreetStatus
Oct 13, 2026AdditionsBinney StIssued
Oct 13, 2026FacadesFresh Pond PkwyIssued
Oct 13, 2026AdditionsThird StIssued
Oct 13, 2026AdditionsLarch RdIssued
Oct 9, 2026AdditionsCushing StIssued
Oct 9, 2026RoofingPorter PkIssued
Oct 8, 2026Windows and doorsMain StIssued
Oct 8, 2026AdditionsBroadwayIssued
Oct 7, 2026AdditionsCameron AveIssued
Oct 7, 2026AdditionsCambridgepark DrIssued

Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.

Permits by trade

Additions
893
Interior work
382
Windows and doors
209
Facades
137
Roofing
82
Electrical
68
HVAC
61
Plumbing
61
Demolition
56
Other
21
Garages
18
Solar
3
Pools
2
Signs
2
Fences
2

One permit can belong to several trades.

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Frequently asked questions

How many building permits are there in Cambridge, MA?

Mapenzo has 924 records in Cambridge, MA: 924 issued or under construction and 0 in review. 53 were added in the last 30 days.

How do I find new permits in Cambridge, MA?

The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Cambridge, MA in one place, filterable by trade and date.

How fresh is the data?

Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.

Can I see applications before a permit is issued?

Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.

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