# Building permits at 86 Lorna Rd, Boston, MA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Aug 19: Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (37 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $58,500 | [E1867924](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867924/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 4.92 kw 12 panels with installation of 1 tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $58,500 | [SF1867918](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1867918/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Electrical | Install SPAN Panel | $6,000 | [E1867620](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867620/) |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Roofing | remove 26 sq ft existing roof shingle repair replace board as needed install new shingle cut and repoint chimney replace 6 basement window | $20,700 | [SF36575](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF36575/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

42 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [23 Owen St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-owen-st/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | install 22 replacement windows - no structural changes | $25,711 | [SF1905229](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1905229/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5 Stow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/5-stow-rd/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demolition of 2 Existing Bathrooms & 1 Kitchen. Installation of new kitchen & 2 bathrooms, Plumbing rough/finishes, Upgrade Electric service & wiring/smokes throughout the house. Insulation Install, drywall & Painting. | $154,000 | [SF1904945](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1904945/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [9-11 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9--11-lorna-rd/) | 860 ft NE | Roofing | Shingle Roof strip and cover | $14,000 | [SF1901735](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1901735/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 330 ft E | Electrical | Rewire two family Upgrade service to 200 amps Add public meter | $28,000 | [E1900756](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900756/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [21 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-w-selden-st/) | 840 ft N | Electrical | Install #10 AWG circuit with 35A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install #12 AWG circuit with 20A 2-pole GFCI breaker to 60A AC disconnect with surge arrester Install a 20A circuit with 20A AFCI/GFCI breaker for a service receptacle For a 5.5 heat pump system for apt 1 | $3,000 | [E1900014](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900014/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 650 ft W | Solar | 6.09 Kw dc & 5.32 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $13,763 | [SF1896745](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896745/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 650 ft W | Solar | 6.09 Kw dc & 5.32 kw ac grid tied photovoltaic system, no ESS | $13,763 | [E1896747](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1896747/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 650 ft W | Fire systems | Install new local smoke detectors for front and back common area entries | $2,000 | [EFA1879696](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/EFA1879696/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | Install new 100AMP sub panel in unit 2. Bathroom renovation. New laundry. Living room and dinning room renovation. Install new baseboard heaters throughout the unit. Install new lighting for front and back common area stairs. | $11,000 | [E1879687](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1879687/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [38 Tiverton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/38-tiverton-rd/) | 800 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing asphalt shingles and install new GAF architectural shingles, synthetic underlayment, 6' ice & water shield, drip edge, ridge vent, chimney flashing, pipe flashings, and 2 SQ of EPDM roofing on low-slope section. Replace damaged sheathing as needed. | $8,600 | [SF1874800](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874800/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [30 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-glenhill-rd/) | 440 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1873119](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1873119/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [93 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-w-selden-st/) | 480 ft W | Plumbing | Removal of up to 5 linear feet of cast iron at foundation wall inside. Installation of service clean out. Snaking and flushing main sewer line. | $4,200 | [PL1873842](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1873842/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [957 Morton St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/957-morton-st/) | 940 ft NE | Roofing | replace the rubber root | $20,000 | [SF1871611](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1871611/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [135 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/135-lorna-rd/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | The existing deck will be completely removed and disposed of. A new deck will then be constructed in the same location and with the same dimensions as the existing structure, measuring approximately 5' x 15', as shown in the attached photos and project plans. All work will be performed in accordance | $9,200 | [SF1863085](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863085/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [7 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-glenhill-rd/) | 610 ft NE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 3.28 KW and 8 modules. No ESS installation. | $3,828 | [SF1863625](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1863625/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [7 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/7-glenhill-rd/) | 610 ft NE | Solar | Installing rooftop railed solar PV of 3.28 KW and 8 modules. No ESS installation. | $8,931 | [E1863630](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1863630/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 650 ft W | Plumbing | remodel 3rd floor bathroom | $10,000 | [PL1861103](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1861103/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of a new bathroom exhaust fan in the 2nd floor bathroom | $400 | [E1861007](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1861007/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 650 ft W | Alteration or repair | bathroom and kitchen renovation complete with all new fixtures/appliances etc to include electrical & plumbing, window and trim install, install lvl between kitchen and dining room & living room and hall, prep & paint throughout and installation of flooring. | $65,000 | [SF1860304](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1860304/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [119 W Selden St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/119-w-selden-st/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | Upgrade service for 100 amps to 200 amps | $7,000 | [E1857541](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1857541/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [21 Doone Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/21-doone-av/) | 400 ft E | Alteration or repair | Blown cellulose in attic and walls. Additional weatherization including air sealing, weather strips, and knee wall insulation. | $9,507 | [SF1852713](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1852713/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 350 ft SW | Plumbing | Renovate bathroom (shower, lav and toilet) | $1,500 | [PL1855518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855518/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [65 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-lorna-rd/) | 260 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.89 kw 29 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,700 | [SF1850105](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850105/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [65 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-lorna-rd/) | 260 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 11.89 kw 29 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $68,700 | [E1850115](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850115/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/) | 350 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Bathtub replacement with LVT flooring, new vanity & R&R toilet. All new fixtures like for like within same footprint as existing. No structural changes. Plumber will pull their own permit. All debris leaves job site with crew. | $19,000 | [SF1849426](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849426/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 330 ft E | Plumbing | Install two gas furnace and stove on 2nd floor | $10,000 | [G1848965](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1848965/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [37 Glenhill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/37-glenhill-rd/) | 330 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing renovation | $25,000 | [PL1848333](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1848333/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [15 Stow Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-stow-rd/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845673](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845673/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [42 Tiverton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-tiverton-rd/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Repair rear porchby removing dilapadated roof, steps, railings and flooring. | $20,000 | [SF1845518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1845518/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [85 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/85-astoria-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 4 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $12,190 | [SF1896294](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1896294/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [42 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/42-astoria-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-886102 886100 886099) (Unit-1,Unit-2,Unit-3) | $12,000 | [SF1895054](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895054/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [SF1868382](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1868382/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 3.69 kw 9 panels with installation of 1 Tesla powerwall3 battery installed on exterior of home | $54,000 | [E1868388](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1868388/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [26 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/26-wooddale-av/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | meter to be replaced as part of Eversource's AMI project | $1,500 | [E1870491](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1870491/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [31 Wooddale Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/31-wooddale-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Use an enclosed porch as laundry and machine room area. Cost is reflected on SF1635622 | Not listed | [ALT1714994](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1714994/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [78 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-astoria-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | First floor shower pan replacement Third floor shower pan replacement | $2,500 | [PL1866959](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1866959/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [120 Delhi St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/120-delhi-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Install SPAN panel | $6,000 | [E1867637](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867637/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [78 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/78-astoria-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove 2 existing tub/shower and replace with 2 new tub/shower in existing footprint. Repair walls as needed. No structural work. !st flr and 3rd flr | $34,900 | [SF1862051](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862051/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [67 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-astoria-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | (2) boiler replacements, for Unit 1 and Unit 3. | $15,000 | [PL1855594](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1855594/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [67 Astoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/67-astoria-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | (2) boiler replacements, for Unit 1 and Unit 3. | $15,000 | [G1855585](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1855585/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [17 Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/17-elizabeth-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Installation of 5.74 kw solar panels located on roof of dwelling | $30,186 | [ALT1817004](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1817004/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [93 Corbet St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/93-corbet-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1845676](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1845676/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 12.

## More on this street

Other addresses on Lorna Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [83 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/83-lorna-rd/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025
- [76-78 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/76--78-lorna-rd/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024
- [96-98 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/96--98-lorna-rd/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [100 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/100-lorna-rd/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [104 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/104-lorna-rd/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [65 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/65-lorna-rd/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [107 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/107-lorna-rd/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [111 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/111-lorna-rd/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [124-126 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/124--126-lorna-rd/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [128 Lorna Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/128-lorna-rd/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-12 08:12 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 12, 06:17 UTC.

Map, all 4 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/86-lorna-rd/