Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,629 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-11-02.

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2026-11-02
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Source date: 2026-11-02

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Permit data through 2026-11-02

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
310 MACLANE 26BLD-00752: Revision to rafter upgrade Modifications w/ Engineer stamp provided… —
2026-10-07 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3482 KENNETH DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2683 sq 2,683 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
704 SUTTER AV MF: Repairs to existing units 704 & 712 due to water leakage. Scope to include r… —
2026-10-07 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3311 THOMAS DR Deconstruct SFR . —
2026-10-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
134 SEALE AV 25BLD-02544: Revisions to change the garage door style, remove decorative trim a… —
2026-10-07 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
470 MATADERO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 4.278 kW battery solar Battery storage ×2 —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
783 CEREZA DR Res MEP: Remove old 50 Gallon water Heater (gas) and replace with new 50 Gallon … —
2026-10-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
425 SEALE AV 25BLD-03952: In the initial submission of the permit, the design included 10ft d… —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3580 LOUIS RD RES MEP Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A on the same location 200A service panel Panel service —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
705 DE SOTO DR Address assignment for ADU 705 De Soto Dr Unit A —
2026-10-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
134 SEALE AV 25BLD-02544: Deferred Truss Application for Garage —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
2185 WAVERLEY ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-10-06 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1450 CHANNING AV 25BLD-02088: Revision to further demolish portions of the house layout. BLD (CAR… —
2026-10-06 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
986 EL CAJON WY 25bld-03796: Revision to the approved plan per inspector request to show the cor… —
2026-10-06 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
3071 BRYANT ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 3.24 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-10-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1865 EL CAMINO REAL Silicon Valley Orthodontics: Install (1) illuminated wall sign for "Silicon Vall… —
2026-10-06 New Construction
Source type: Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space conditioning system (heat pump, furnace/air handler) and associated ductwork (detached single-family, duplex, and ADUs)
2159 HIGH ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
750 LINCOLN AV Res MEP: Install PV (9.66 kW) 21 module, flush mount system. To include an 11.5 … 9.66 kW 21 panels 11.5 kWh battery battery solar —
2026-10-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4185 BYRON ST, APT D Multi-Fam: Replace railings at all sides of the building and deck at unit D. —
2026-10-06 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
309 EL VERANO AV Res: Remove the existing shower finishes and shower receptor. Install new shower… —
2026-10-06 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3265 EL CAMINO REAL 25BLD-03205: Revision to include concrete podium PT slab deck deferred submittal… —
2026-10-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
746 GAILEN AV Res MEP: Replace upper sewer lateral via open trench approx 15' and connect to p… —
2026-10-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
871 LYTTON AV Res MEP: Replace 35ft of the building under ground sewer line in the front yard … —
2026-10-06 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3200 PARK BL Addressing for new townhome complex. New construction —
2026-10-06 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1520 UNIVERSITY AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 21 sq replacement Re-roof ×2 —
2026-10-06 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3390 SOUTH CT Address assignment for 3390 South CT ADU —
2026-10-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
110 GREENMEADOW WY Res MEP: Heat pump water heater replacement in the same garage location. Removal… —
2026-10-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
335 BRYANT ST COM: ' MOND Inc' Stand-alone Certificate of Use and Occupancy. Existing Group B … —
2026-10-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3101 PARK BL Com Remove (3) existing Carrier Air Handlers and (3) Trane Duct Furnaces, and re… —
2026-10-05 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1270 BYRON ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2740 sq 2,740 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-05 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
723 JOSINA AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3400 sq 3,400 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-05 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3190 MIDDLEFIELD RD Res MEP: Install EV charger (40-amp / level 2) interior of the garage. —
2026-10-05 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1305 GREENWOOD AV Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1585 EDGEWOOD DR Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-10-05 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3793 LA DONNA AV Res: Demo shed (221 sf). PLAN, UF —
2026-10-05 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
660 UNIVERSITY AV MF: Proposed project includes new construction of (2) levels of below grade park… 104,100 sf residential —
2026-10-05 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
855 EL CAMINO REAL 26BLD-00443: Deferred Structural Submittal for Shelving. —
2026-10-05 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3926 DUNCAN PL 26BLD-01786: Upgrade the existing electrical service from 100A to 200A. Relocate… service panel New installation Panel service —
2026-10-05 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2811 ALMA ST MF: TEAR OFF Tar and Gravel roof to one layer of overlay with R-14 POLY-ISO INSU… 34 sq tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1336 PARKINSON AV RES: Interior remodel and replacement of second story rear deck, like for like. like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3333 COYOTE HILL RD Interior non-bearing demolition for partitions, ceilings, finishes, electrical, … —
2026-10-05 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
756 MONTROSE AV 25BLD-03645. Revision to the scope is to add a new water meter for the ADU. —
2026-10-05 New Construction
Source type: Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space conditioning system (heat pump, furnace/air handler) and associated ductwork (detached single-family, duplex, and ADUs)
927 MADDUX DR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
401 WEBSTER ST Main kitchen demo and replace Existing Type 2 Steam Exhaust Fan. Reuse Existing … —
2026-10-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2749 COWPER ST Res MEP: Water main line replacement from the house and towards the meter the ne… —
2026-10-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2227 TASSO ST Res: Bathroom remodel including water damage repair in primary bathroom on secon… —
2026-10-05 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3182 MIDDLEFIELD RD Res MEP: Install EV charger (40-amp / level 2) interior of the garage. —
2026-10-05 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1140 COWPER ST FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: Install new composite shingles (61sqs) shingle New installation New roof —
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Permit Types in Palo Alto
Construction Activity in Palo Alto

New building permits in Palo Alto, California show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Palo Alto Building Permits

Palo Alto, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2,629+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-02 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Palo Alto permit data

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Who appears in Palo Alto permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Palo Alto permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Palo Alto is dated 2026-11-02. Newest permit date: 2026-11-02. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Palo Alto permit records?

Palo Alto permit activity covers 2,629 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Palo Alto building permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Home service companies
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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Palo Alto provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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Palo Alto renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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