# Building permits at 20 Holyoke Rd, Somerville, MA

44 White St: demolition permitted Jul 9, a new building Jul 27.

12 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 19, 2025: Installation of (14) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 60 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 510 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Solar | Installation of (14) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. (6.16 Kw dc) | $30,800 | [B25-002008](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-002008/) |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of (14) 440w roof top solar modules and associated electrical work. | $20,559 | [E25-001692](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001692/) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Electrical | Add 400 amp service for 2-family no public and note 1 service pipe into a troff splitting into 2- 200 amp single meter sockets With disconnects due to high demand for 320 continuous meter sockets NOT AVAILABLE | $6,000 | [E23-000808](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E23-000808/) |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | exhausts bath and kit 2 air handlers | $30,053 | [SM22-000222](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM22-000222/) |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Plumbing | gas for 2 water heaters | Not listed | [G22-000526](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G22-000526/) |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Plumbing | plumbing for 2 laundries, 3 bathrooms, and 2 kitchens | Not listed | [P22-000681](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P22-000681/) |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Electrical | Total rewire 2-family small house with unit 2 basement level only 1 floor | $35,000 | [E22-001593](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-001593/) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Reno Single Family, convert to a 2 family, add separate Unit in basement Includes new siding, gutters, 3 exterior doors and 28 windows, new plumbing electrical and HVAC. Patch the chimney gap and new skylight, frame new deck, new french drain and sump pump, dig basement 6" and new slab, repoint foun | $505,178 | [B22-000920](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-000920/) |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Roofing | ASBESTOS REMOVAL - exterior shingles and 400 sq ft of linoleum | $9,500 | [B22-000431](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-000431/) |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Demo the interior walls leave to the studs, nothing structural will be demo, siding, front porch and side deck will be remove, demo chimney and patch roof. Asbestos survey and removal based on survey | $72,000 | [B22-000231](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B22-000231/) |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Electrical | Demolition/ make safe withdrawn per applicant see online message - js 11/15/22 | $500 | [E22-000334](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E22-000334/) |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Alteration or repair | .strip and reroof (2022 Permit for Full Renovation) | $7,500 | [B16-001023](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B16-001023/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 160 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 HVAC systems Heat Pump. 1 located in the basement with 2 zones, and 1 located in the attic | $14,000 | [SM26-000170](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000170/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 170 ft SE | Plumbing | rough plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000515/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 160 ft SE | Plumbing | rough plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000514](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000514/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 170 ft SE | Plumbing | Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000402](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000402/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 160 ft SE | Plumbing | Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000401](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000401/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 160 ft SE | Electrical | Complete wiring of 2 family dwelling | $30,000 | [E26-000696](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000696/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 240 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of a commercial bakery space. Scope includes general construction, electrical and plumbing modifications, installation of electric bakery equipment, and interior finishes. No commercial cooking hood or grease-laden vapor producing equipment is included. All food products will be p | $162,117 | [B26-000555](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000555/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 170 ft SE | Electrical | Complete wiring of dwelling | $30,000 | [E26-000703](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000703/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 240 ft E | Electrical | Demolition and safe removal of existing wiring ● Temporary power and lighting during construction ● Installation of LED panels, lighting fixtures, and track lighting ● Installation of outlets and receptacles throughout dining and kitchen areas ● Installation of circuits and connections for a | $16,000 | [E26-000673](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000673/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 240 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing rough and finish for: a prep sink, 3-hand sink, a 3-compartment sink, 5-floors drains, 1 water heater, a dishwasher, a mop sink | Not listed | [P26-000287](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000287/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [74 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-elm-st/) | 220 ft NE | Alteration or repair | INSULATE ALUMINUM WALLS 6" CELLULOSE Withdrawn per applicant see attached email - JS 5/27/26 | $10,241 | [B26-000601](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000601/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 160 ft SE | Electrical | Ground wire for foundation | $500 | [E26-000615](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000615/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [33 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-cedar-st/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | Temporary power | $1,000 | [E26-001491](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001491/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [10 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-porter-st/) | 940 ft SE | Roofing | Zen Contracting, LLC shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, and disposal necessary to perform the roofing replacement work described in this Agreement. The contracted roofing work consists of approximately: • 12 squares of rubber roofing • 3 squares of asphalt shing | $19,400 | [B26-001549](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001549/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 600 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Hot Water Heater and Existing Cross Connection Device. | Not listed | [P26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000539/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 600 ft NE | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Boiler and Existing Hot Water Heater. | Not listed | [G26-000421](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000421/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [12 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-porter-st/) | 940 ft SE | Roofing | New roof | $18,650 | [B26-001492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001492/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [59 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-elm-st/) | 320 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of replacement furnace | $9,685 | [SM26-000025](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000025/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/) | 650 ft SE | Electrical | Install 19 110v smokes throughout 3 units | $2,000 | [E26-001366](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001366/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Carver St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-carver-st/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | (homeowner's permit) - remove existing flooring and replace with3/4 tongue and groove plywood | $4,000 | [B26-001428](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001428/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [6 Acadia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-acadia-pk/) | 270 ft W | Electrical | Remove service to allow new siding to be installed behind it. New service drop to house needed | $2,000 | [E26-001341](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001341/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [22 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-white-st-pl/) | 270 ft NW | Roofing | Emergency roof repair/replacement | $25,100 | [B26-001380](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001380/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [61 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-elm-st/) | 320 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | (Homeowner Permit) Repair front masonry stairs and landing, install stone veneer on stairs, front foundation, and front retaining wall, and repave existing asphalt driveway. | $46,000 | [B26-001311](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001311/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas boiler. | $500 | [E26-001239](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001239/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 970 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 Mini Split with 4 heads, 2 Condensers. | $40,000 | [SM26-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000132/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [9 Adelaide Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-adelaide-rd/) | 450 ft SE | Electrical | Install A/C condenser 40 amp | $1,800 | [E25-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000132/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [23 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-elm-st/) | 760 ft SE | Plumbing | Replace the existing water heater | Not listed | [P26-000450](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000450/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Install 2 3 tons mini Split | $1,800 | [E26-001080](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001080/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-cedar-st/) | 800 ft NE | New building | New Construction 3 Unit Semi-Detached House FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001623 | $621,000 | [B25-001528](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001528/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 510 ft NW | New building | Foundation Only (for 3 units) PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000617 | $68,814 | [B26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000698/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 510 ft NW | Demolition | Raze single family Building DEMO ON OR AFTER JULY 21, 2026 | $35,000 | [D26-000027](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000027/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [49 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-elm-st/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 2 Ton Custom Comfort Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Right Side of the House and Matching Coil in Second Floor Utility Closet | $14,634 | [B25-001126](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001126/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Gilson Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-gilson-terr/) | 610 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | Not listed | [P26-000348](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000348/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [75 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-elm-st/) | 590 ft NE | Electrical | City of Somerville - JFK Schoolyard Site Lighting | $35,000 | [E26-000867](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000867/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [35 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-elm-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 853166, 853165) ( Unit 1 and Unit 2) | $5,000 | [B26-000808](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000808/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/) | 650 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 amp to 400 amp (underground) | $10,000 | [E25-001946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001946/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [14 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-white-st-pl/) | 400 ft NW | Electrical | install 100 amp overhead temp setvice | $1,500 | [E26-000807](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000807/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 510 ft NW | Electrical | Ufer grounding for new construction 3 family dwelling | $200 | [E26-000785](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000785/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [35 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-cedar-st/) | 800 ft NE | Electrical | Ufer ground | $1,000 | [E26-000676](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000676/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [33 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-cedar-st/) | 760 ft NE | Electrical | Ufer Ground | $1,000 | [E26-000675](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000675/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [11 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-burnside-ave/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing Unit 2 only | $7,000 | [B26-000650](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000650/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [349 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/349-beacon-st/) | 930 ft SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof asphalt shingles, repair damaged boards, ice and watershield, synthetic underlayment, flashing, ridge vent, asphalt shingles | $13,650 | [B26-000578](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000578/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 HVAC systems with 2 zones each. 1 located in the basement and 1 located inside the mechanical closet on the 2nd floor. (Units 1 & 2) | $42,950 | [SM26-000193](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000193/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [36 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-cherry-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Rooftop solar installation 29 panels 13.340kw dc | $35,203 | [E26-001316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001316/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | bring dryer circuit up to code | $850 | [E26-001296](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001296/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Install a Fire alarm system | $10,000 | [E26-001111](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001111/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-ashland-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 38 double hung windows | $62,476 | [B26-000901](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000901/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [266 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/266-summer-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace front stairs and landing | $11,850 | [B26-001022](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001022/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [12 Greenwood Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-greenwood-terr/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. | $9,882 | [B26-001087](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001087/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [10 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-burnside-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | roof replacement | $30,000 | [B26-000927](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000927/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [19 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-burnside-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Plumbing | repair gas leak near meter | Not listed | [G26-000310](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000310/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [337 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/337-beacon-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Gas Stove @ 339A Beacon St | Not listed | [G26-000261](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000261/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [9 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-porter-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | install 19 replacement windows. no structural changes. 2 bathroom windows and staircase window are tempered. | $30,445 | [B26-000717](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000717/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [36 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-cherry-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Epdm membrane replacement - back roof // tapered insulation 1/8" slope // post pitch pocket flashing | $7,937 | [B26-000693](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000693/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Renovate an Existing 3 Family Building. Total gut/demo of 2 front units. New MEP, Framing, underpinning foundation. Reconfigure Back Unit minor changes to MEP. new Sprinkler/FA Throughout 3 units. | $1,325,000 | [B26-000075](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000075/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Bring existing water heater to code | Not listed | [P26-000262](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000262/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Rewired the whole 2unit apartment | $38,000 | [E26-000504](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000504/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [27 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/27-porter-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Install plumbing for 3 units | Not listed | [P26-000265](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000265/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [330 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/330-beacon-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Plumbing | 4 NAVIEN Water heaters | Not listed | [G26-000219](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000219/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [7 Craigie Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-craigie-terr/) | 0.23 mi SE | Plumbing | Cap off 2 existing gas lines | Not listed | [G26-000217](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000217/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [18 Holyoke Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-holyoke-rd/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [14 Holyoke Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-holyoke-rd/): newest permit Sep 15, 2025
- [32 Holyoke Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-holyoke-rd/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-10 10:08 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

Map, all 12 permits at this address and 60 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-holyoke-rd/