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
2026-10-05 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 —
2026-10-05 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
4197 CHERRY OAKS PL Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
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
2227 TASSO ST Res: Bathroom remodel including water damage repair in primary bathroom on secon… —
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 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 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 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 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 —
2026-10-04 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
940 ADDISON AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
624 KENDALL AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-02 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2475 HANOVER ST REVISION TO 26BLD-01100 FOR EXTERIOR DOOR/ FACADE ALTERATIONS. —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
570 VISTA AV MF: Install Moen Smart Water shutoff System —
2026-10-02 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3862 MAGNOLIA DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3162 sq 3,162 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1525 WAVERLEY ST RES: New 200 amp service to replace existing 100 amp 200A replacement —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3000 EL CAMINO REAL Demise 6th floor to (2) suites 600 and suite 650. Com U&O and Tenant improvement… —
2026-10-02 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
141 HEATHER LN Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 5 sq replacement Re-roof ×2 —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
900 ARASTRADERO RD Com spec space Nonstructural demo of level 1 office saves with the exception of … —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1310 BRYANT ST Relocation of (E) gas meter serving Administration Building & Theater, at Bryant… —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3000 EL CAMINO REAL Com U&O and Tenant improvement including demolition, new doors, hardware, glazin… —
2026-10-01 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
174 MONROE DR 24BLD-02445: Revise approved plans to reflect as-built exterior window configura… —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3181 PORTER DR COM: Installation of a new walk-in fume hood in a chemical storage room. Existin… —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
558 GREER RD Res MEP: Install dedicated 240V, 60A EV charging circuit from existing garage su… 60A 240V EV charger New installation —
2026-10-01 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
127 COLERIDGE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3200 sq 3,200 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
2321 MIDDLEFIELD RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
855 EL CAMINO REAL COM: "GreenRow". Install (1) non-illuminated wall sign and (1) non-illuminated h… —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
2321 MIDDLEFIELD RD Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
941 MADDUX DR Res Mep: PA Electrification Project: Heat pump installation on the roof (removal… replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2510 GREER RD Res MEP: Sewer line replacement on property —
2026-10-01 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
363 EL VERANO AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2700 sq 2,700 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-01 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3288 KIPLING ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 24 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-01 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4275 LOS PALOS AV RES: Install 21 REC Solar REC460AA PURE-RX solar panels (9.66 kW DC) with 21 Enp… 9.66 kW 20 kWh battery solar Solar PV —
2026-10-01 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
940 ADDISON AV Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-10-01 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
943 STANFORD AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 700 sq 700 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3721 HERON WY Res MEP: Replacing gas stove with electric stove, same location. —
2026-09-30 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)
4117 WISTERIA LN Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-30 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
2624 COWPER ST Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-09-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
788 MAPLEWOOD AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2900 sq 2,900 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-30 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4132 THAIN WY MF: Main House - Partial re-roof replacement on garage roof. Removing Hardi slat… 16 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
640 LOS TRANCOS RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1600 sq 1,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-30 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)
1155 CHANNING AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-30 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4132 THAIN WY MF: Detached Garage - Partial re-roof replacement. Removing in Hardi slate roofi… 9 sq 600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-30 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
309 EL VERANO AV Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-09-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2361 MIDDLEFIELD RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 25000 sq 25,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-30 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
534 RAMONA ST 26BLD 01904: NO LONGER REMOVING EXISTING STAIRS BUT TO REINFORCE IT 2. MODIFY FO… —
2026-09-30 General Construction
Source type: Boiler: Replacement in same location with same number of BTUs or less (detached single-family and duplex only)
2370 GREER RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for boiler replacement in the same l… residential —
2026-09-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
580 OXFORD AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2200 sq 2,200 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3448 COWPER CT Res: Kitchen remodel and replace (2) kitchen exterior windows like-for-like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
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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.

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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.

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